Health agency says agreement reached with Walmart in Fort McMurray wildfire case

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An email from Walmart Canada on Saturday says the company is not commenting while the matter is before the court.

The huge fire that broke out May 1 forced more than 80,000 people to flee the city. Residents were not allowed to return to the damaged community until June.

Some of the charges against Walmart include failing to dispose of food items, including candy, potato chips, beans and condiments.

The health authority said food exposed to wildfires can be damaged by unsafe temperatures, smoke, ash, soot, fire retardants, water and loss of power.

At the time the charges were laid, a Walmart Canada spokesman said the company was surprised, noting they follow strict procedures to ensure the safety of their food.

The spokesperson also said Walmart worked closely with food inspectors and the crisis team of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo to reopen the store to support the community.

AHS said its staff worked closely with food operations after the wildfire to ensure they reopened safely.

The Canadian Press