A wildfire threatening the Canadian oil sands hub of Fort McMurray has prompted thousands of people to evacuate the remote northern Alberta city, reviving memories of a destructive blaze eight years ago. On Wednesday, officials said favorable winds were likely to push the blaze away from the city, but oil market players are watching developments closely. The 2016 fires destroyed large parts of Fort McMurray and shut in more than a million barrels per day (bpd) of crude production.
Dirt about 10 feet deep had been removed over time, revealing the ancient cemetery below, researchers said.
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