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Massive Alberta wildfire expected to double in size

The massive wildfire in Alberta, Canada, which has forced tens of thousands to flee, is expected to double in size. The fire began last Sunday and spread rapidly, fueled by high winds, high heat and low humidity. Thousands more residents are expected to be evacuated from the hard-hit city of Fort McMurray where convoys are navigating through dense traffic and thick smoke. Ben Tracy reports.
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