One year later: A look at the Fort McMurray wildfire and rebuild by the numbers
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. — It’s been one year since a wildfire devastated parts of the northern Alberta city of Fort McMurray. Here is a look at the rebuild by the numbers:
1,595: Number of buildings and structures destroyed in the fire. Includes 2,579 dwelling units.
650: Approximate number of development permits issued by Fort McMurray since the fire, representing about 900 dwelling units.
222: Number of single-family homes started in the first three months of the year. Most starts in a three-month stretch since early 2008.