UPDATED WITH VIDEO: Growing wildfire forces 80,000 to flee from homes in Fort McMurray

WATCH: 80,000 people have been forced from their homes in Fort McMurray and surrounding communities as a major wildfire continues to grow

All communities in Fort McMurray are were issued evacuations  as of 6:20 pm MDT as the fire continues to grow.

Those issued evacuation notices have been told not to return home for the time being.

Fire crews are working to minimize the damage and control the growing wild fire.

Beginning stages:

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