The 2016 Fort McMurray fire ranks as the costliest natural disaster in Canada to date  . More than 88,000 people were evacuated; many were not aware of the high pre-existing fire risk and had limited warning to prepare and leave . The community subsequently required extensive social support and experienced mental health challenges . Although a broad recovery plan was developed , reconstruction and economic recovery has been slow .
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