SHOCKING: Here’s why Canada’s largest water bomber wasn’t “available” in Fort Mac

On one hand we're hearing the company that owns it wasn't asked by Alberta government officials to make it available to fight fires in Alberta - on the other hand, some are saying it wouldn't have mattered anyways because the fire was too hot and the water would have evaporated before it even reached it, or the bomber was TOO BIG to scoop up water from the nearest lake. We don't know who or what to believe...

Sheila Gunn Reid looks into the question many are asking about why the Martin Mars, Canada’s largest water bomber, wasn't made available in the devastating Fort Mac wildfire nicknamed “The Beast” by Fort Mac fire chief Darby Allen.

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Family watches Fort McMurray Home Burn from Doorbell security

Wow. Scary stuff folks, watching what it's like for your home to be destroyed by an out-of-control fire - from the inside via a security camera...

When thousands fled the flames in Fort McMurray Tuesday most wondered if they’d ever see their homes again.

James O’Reilly didn’t have to wonder—he watched his home of almost 20 years burn to the ground on his iPhone.

The video — shot by an indoor security camera about twenty minutes after O’Reilly and his wife had just barely enough time to grab some clothing and go — starts with a clear view of their living room, front window and two clown fish in a tank.

“We’re better than most,” he said. “We made it through, and we have our camper, so we have a home on the road.”

The original 5 minute video has been sped up.

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