Mandatory evacuation for all of Fort McMurray

All of Fort McMurray is now under a mandatory evacuation order.

One shot I got from a friend who is currently in line for gas before she can evacuate. #ymmfire pic.twitter.com/tmJmSyO05R

— Mandi Deren-Dubé (@MandiDeren) May 4, 2016

Fire at Waterways overpass. #ymm #ymmfire pic.twitter.com/RfQgkZoK6L

— Peter Fortna (@peterfortna) May 3, 2016

All areas north of Gregoire must head to a lodge 21 kilometres north of the city, as the wildfire continues to spread.

Evacuation Notice - May 3, 6:20 p.m. #ymm #ymmfire #fortmcmurray pic.twitter.com/0mdcIJjwQz

— RMWB (@RMWoodBuffalo) May 4, 2016

People have been told to leave homes and businesses for safety.

Almost all of #FortMcMurray under evacuation orders. Stay safe. Thoughts and prayers to all. #ymmfire pic.twitter.com/TaGRVXNX1R

— Mike Hudema (@MikeHudema) May 3, 2016

There is an app for residents to use and download where direct updates will be sent to smartphones.

#ymmfire pic.twitter.com/KMYpHfmLjL

— brady berisoff (@bradybearisoff) May 3, 2016

Alberta Transportation staff have been sent to assist with directing traffic, while residents flee the city.

A view from @FMCampbellsMus downtown #ymm. Be on the alert in Abasand, Beaconhill & Thickwood. #ymmfire pic.twitter.com/GUg3lf2hVi

— Mike Allen (@MikeAllen_YMM) May 3, 2016

Traffic is moving slowly on Highway 63 southbound out of Fort McMurray.

My husband took these pictures of #ymm from the sky today. You can no longer see the town. #ymmfire pic.twitter.com/pMXAnTc2qT

— Melisa (@Melisa_P) May 4, 2016

Individuals have been using social media to tweet out safety messages, Facebook groups have been started to help lodge animals and people and the hashtag #ymmfire is trending to communicate with others.

Scary scary scary. I love this town #ymm pic.twitter.com/SWFiyEpf0R

— Sinead (@SidlySquidly) May 3, 2016

All patients have been successfully evacuated from the Northern Lights Regional Health Centre.

All #ymm hospital patients have evacuated; will be transported to other facilities https://t.co/GsZNr0AxvZ #ymmfire pic.twitter.com/5Ek7Y9Ehsb

— Alberta Government (@YourAlberta) May 4, 2016

We’ll update the story when more information becomes available.