The science of the Fort McMurray fires

We look at how the wildfire that forced a massive evacuation grew so destructive so quickly, and why it took residents by surprise.

<p>A burned-out truck in the Beacon Hill area of Fort McMurray, Alta. is shown on Wednesday, May 4, 2016. (Sylvain Bascaron/Radio-Canada/CP)</p>

A burned-out truck in the Beacon Hill area of Fort McMurray, Alta. is shown on Wednesday, May 4, 2016. (Sylvain Bascaron/Radio-Canada/CP)