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A lot of people are looking to help after the ferocious wildfire in Fort McMurray.

Here's an up-to-date list of various agencies and resources, provided by the Alberta government.

For the latest news, follow CBC's live blog for more details and up-to-the-minute news about the Fort McMurray wildfire.

Wildfire could grow to 2,000 square kilometres
1,600 structures razed in Fort McMurray's 'catastrophic' wildfire
Evacuees fear having to leave Fort McMurray permanently
What you need to know if you're in the Fort McMurray area
'The worst of the fire is not over': Fears high temperatures, winds will fuel Fort McMurray wildfire

Fort McMurray fire

The fire destroyed homes and damaged many others in Fort McMurray. (Hakamal Ibrahim/Facebook)
Canadian Red Cross

The Red Cross has set up an emergency 'Alberta Fires' appeal page for financial donations. You can also visit any Canadian Red Cross office or call 1-800-418-1111. And you can text REDCROSS to 30333 to make a $5 donation, or text FIRES to 45678 to make a $10 donation.

The agency says Canadians have so far donated $44 million in support of relief efforts. On Thursday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the federal government will match individual donations made to the Canadian Red Cross. The following day, he said the government will not put a financial cap on donations made from May 3 to 31.

For Fort McMurray evacuees who have not yet registered with the Red Cross, the agency is strongly encouraging them to register online or call 1-888-350-6070.
YMMFire.ca

This site aims to help pair Albertans able to open their homes, rental properties, recreational properties, and other available space to people in need of somewhere to stay.
Edmonton Emergency Relief Services

Edmonton Emergency Relief Services are putting out a call for donations and volunteers. Specifically, they are collecting diapers, baby wipes, NEW toiletries (such as soap, shampoo, tampons, toothpaste etc.) and NEW socks and underwear.

Donation and volunteers to hangar #2 3631 - 56 Ave East (Edmonton International Airport). Information is on their Facebook page.

If you'd like to volunteer, please call 780-428-4422. Please leave a message, and they'll get back to you.

Edmonton Food Bank

The Edmonton Food Bank is accepting donations for those affected by the Fort McMurray fires.

Donations of food may be left at any major grocery store or fire hall. You can also make monetary donations through the food bank's website. Follow them on Facebook for updates about how to donate for those with special dietary needs.
Fort Mac Recovers

This site is designed to facilitate community preparedness and recovery. Residents can request help, and others can sign up to donate and volunteer.

If you'd like to donate you'll be asked to list the type of donation you're able to give (toothbrushes, baby food, shelter, etc.) and enter contact information, and an organizer will contact you when your donation is needed.

Also, sign up to volunteer, and an organizer will be in touch when the clean-up and recovery efforts are needed.
Wood Buffalo emergency social services

Apply to volunteer.
Save the Children

Reaching children and their families who need urgent support during and after the wildfires.
Facebook support groups

(CBC cannot verify or endorse these groups)

Offer accommodations for evacuees in these groups:

Fort McMurray Evacuee Open Source Help Page
Fort McMurray evac relocation help group

Donate goods and supplies:

Fort Mac Fire Donations

Please note, unless you are part of an agency that has permission to be in the mandatory evacuation zones please do not try and enter. Although your intentions are good, you are causing responders to redirect their attention to you rather than assisting others in need and dealing with the emergency at hand.