Cunningham Lindsey responds to wildfire in Fort McMurray, Alberta

MISSISSAUGA, ON – A massive wildfire that has forced all 88,000 people to flee the western Canadian oil city of Fort McMurray and has burned down 1,600 structures was threatening its airport and communities well south of the town, authorities said.

People fleeing the inferno set up make-shift campgrounds along the highway in their cars, trucks and recreation vehicles.

Since erupting on Sunday and fiercely expanding, firefighting crews have been unable to stop the wildfire, which has charred 18,500 acres (7,500 hectares).

Cunningham Lindsey has deployed adjusters on site for emergency response. Also, the Cunningham Lindsey Call Centre is responding to all emergency inquiries 24/7.

With the largest network of adjusters on standby and ready for deployment, Cunningham Lindsey is ready and able to assist with all your CAT response needs.

New losses can be reported directly to our toll free reporting line, 1-800-ADJUST4 or alternatively, via our website at www.cunninghamlindsey.com or email: [email protected].