State of Emergency declared in Alberta, Canada amid Fort McMurray fire

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Footage of the fire that engulfed Fort McMurray in Alberta, Canada earlier this week, forcing the evacuation of thousands of people.

A State of Emergency has reportedly been declared in Alberta, with fears the blaze could destroy a large proportion of Fort McMurray city.

More than 80,000 residents have been forced to flee and more than 1,000 buildings have so far been razed.