3 more communities evacuated as Fort McMurray fire rages on

UPDATE (8:30 a.m.): According to a recent update from The Regional District of Wood Buffalo, North Abasand is now on fire. The radio and cell tower is under threat.

The wildfire has caused significant damage to the Prospect area, but fire crews prevented it from crossing Confederation Way.

Structures along Old Airport Road have also been seriously damaged.

The status of Saprae Creek status and Anzac status is unknown.

If you're north of Fort McMurray, continue to shelter in place to stay safe #ymmfire

— RMWB (@RMWoodBuffalo) May 5, 2016

Original story:

The wildfire in Fort McMurray doesn’t seem to be slowing down any time soon.

Because of changing weather patterns, Alberta Forestry advised the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo to announce a mandatory evacuation of Anzac, Gregoire Lake Estates and Fort McMurray First Nation just before 10 p.m. on Wednesday night.

#ymmfire #FortMacFire from my home! pic.twitter.com/n45hSkvbvs

— Nicole andersen (@Mcmurraymeals) May 5, 2016

Buses were gathered and the RCMP went door-to-door to advise people, before buses headed out at midnight.

If you have evacuated the #YMMFire and have not yet done so, please register by calling toll-free 1-888-350-6070 #ABFire #FortMacFire

— Red Cross Alberta (@RedCrossAB) May 5, 2016

According to the last damage update released at 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Blackburn Drive has three structure fires and Walnut Crescent has approximately 15 structure fires. In North Parsons, fire crews lost the new school being built.

The sky Is a jack-o-lantern #ymmfire #FortMacFire pic.twitter.com/jdb0rGf6tG

— Nicole andersen (@Mcmurraymeals) May 5, 2016

Highway 63 was closed for some time at Highway 69 due to fire.

At the time, there were no problems in Thickwood, Birchwood Trails, Timberlea, Eagle Ridge, Downtown and Prairie Creek.

CH-146 Griffon helicopters depart CFB Edmonton to support @Safety_Canada with the #FortMacFire. #ymmfire pic.twitter.com/qlXwJ2Mg1S

— Canadian Forces (@CanadianForces) May 4, 2016

People have been stepping up across the country to help evacuees in need.

Airdrie Dads Facebook group loading up donations at the Superstore in Airdrie. Thanks to those who donated! #ymmfire pic.twitter.com/90qAUBIonz

— Alex (@Alex21250181) May 5, 2016

RT @tsaedmonton: Our CRU, volunteers, and food truck have all left on their way to help in Ft McMurray. #ymmfire pic.twitter.com/58cHsyq5c2

— The Salvation Army (@salvationarmy) May 5, 2016

It's not much, but #YMM we have some #BCTFApples on the way out to you. Our thoughts are with all affected by #FortMacFire. #ymmfire

— BC Tree Fruits (@bctreefruits) May 4, 2016