People in Fort McMurray, Alta., are still trying to get out of the city as a wildfire puts neighbourhoods at risk. Local and emergency officials were calling for patience and calm as people packed the roads trying to flee the city.

The <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ALLEVACNOW?src=hash">#ALLEVACNOW</a> is not to create panic, please please please stay calm and share the road <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ymmfire?src=hash">#ymmfire</a> —@MayorMelissa

Smoky over <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/YMMfire?src=hash">#YMMfire</a> just before the whole city was evacuated (Credit: <a href="https://twitter.com/DonaldKScott">@DonaldKScott</a>) <a href="https://t.co/hNdrvHMJ1I">pic.twitter.com/hNdrvHMJ1I</a> —@CBCEdmonton

The situation has been changing quickly as the fire worsens.

For the full list of evacuations, check the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo list.

May 3, 5 p.m. Evacuation Map <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ymm?src=hash">#ymm</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ymmfire?src=hash">#ymmfire</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/fortmcmurray?src=hash">#fortmcmurray</a> <a href="https://t.co/A0YgwJppCn">pic.twitter.com/A0YgwJppCn</a> —@RMWoodBuffalo

The airport was still open Tuesday night 'for departing passengers' booked on flights, but many flights have been cancelled. Follow the Fort McMurray airport for the latest as the situation could change overnight.

The airport remains open for departing passengers who are book on flights. Contact your airline before coming to the airport <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/YMM?src=hash">#YMM</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/YMMfire?src=hash">#YMMfire</a> —@FlyYMM

The region and AB Emergencyalert are providing updates, as many people try to get out of the city. Residents and reporters captured some of damage done as the fires burned and people fled.

This is not fun. Photos I've taken couple of hours ago, 15km away from our school. 😿 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ymm?src=hash">#ymm</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/prayfortmcmurray?src=hash">#prayfortmcmurray</a> 🙏🏻 <a href="https://t.co/vwluWqW1rN">pic.twitter.com/vwluWqW1rN</a> —@venjoandrei

Flames in Industrial area south Fort McMurray. People packing up and getting out. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cbc?src=hash">#cbc</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ymmfire?src=hash">#ymmfire</a> <a href="https://t.co/Wigiyxki3x">pic.twitter.com/Wigiyxki3x</a> —@TerryReithCBC

Major smoke and flame coming from industrial area on south end of Fort McMurray. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cbc?src=hash">#cbc</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ymmfire?src=hash">#ymmfire</a> <a href="https://t.co/6o1aMiE9Qb">pic.twitter.com/6o1aMiE9Qb</a> —@TerryReithCBC

Pics from my parents trying to make their way out of the chaos that is Fort McMurray. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/YMM?src=hash">#YMM</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ymmfire?src=hash">#ymmfire</a> <a href="https://t.co/yzmHhEOTzV">pic.twitter.com/yzmHhEOTzV</a> —@mikegulseth

We had to run from our home with nothing. Had to abandon our car. Our neighbours picked us up. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ymmfire?src=hash">#ymmfire</a> we are out of Abasand! —@JHauk84

"<a href="https://twitter.com/timsbits">@timsbits</a>: RT <a href="https://twitter.com/saskboy">@saskboy</a>: RT <a href="https://twitter.com/ReidFiest">@ReidFiest</a>: We're getting out. Fire seems to be crossing Highway 63. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/YMM?src=hash">#YMM</a> <a href="https://t.co/w16ZkQaqLN">pic.twitter.com/w16ZkQaqLN</a>" —@RobRafuse

My cousin's house has burnt to the ground in the fire in Fort McMurray, sick to my stomach. —@kaddle

Gridlock traffic in ymm. Lots of sirens. Hot weather and wind has clearly whipped up fire <a href="https://t.co/KGIDrpxAZJ">pic.twitter.com/KGIDrpxAZJ</a> —@briarstewart

Now a wall of flame along highway 63. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cbc?src=hash">#cbc</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ymmfire?src=hash">#ymmfire</a> <a href="https://t.co/geObPv6wqK">pic.twitter.com/geObPv6wqK</a> —@TerryReithCBC

You can hearing popping signs like there are explosions. Flames appear to be right along side highway <a href="https://t.co/BUHH6OxWId">pic.twitter.com/BUHH6OxWId</a> —@briarstewart

Scene at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ymm?src=hash">#ymm</a> mall downtown. They were just told to shut doors & let ppl go home to get ready for poss evac. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cbc?src=hash">#cbc</a> <a href="https://t.co/PlbZ3aa5pu">pic.twitter.com/PlbZ3aa5pu</a> —@warnicam

Fort McMurray fires now being whipped up by winds. New evacuation notices in place <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cbc?src=hash">#cbc</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ymmfires?src=hash">#ymmfires</a> <a href="https://t.co/bT9txgarGp">pic.twitter.com/bT9txgarGp</a> —@TerryReithCBC

Massive traffic jam in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ymm?src=hash">#ymm</a> as people in the Abasand area flee homes and schools. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ymm?src=hash">#ymm</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ymmfire?src=hash">#ymmfire</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ctvedmonton">@ctvedmonton</a> <a href="https://t.co/UVzXsR3mCd">pic.twitter.com/UVzXsR3mCd</a> —@JSJamato

Politicians have been reacting and offering help.

Our thoughts are with everyone effected by this fire. Follow <a href="https://twitter.com/AB_EmergAlert">@AB_EmergAlert</a> for updates. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ymmfire?src=hash">#ymmfire</a> <a href="https://t.co/t1f6e60VEr">https://t.co/t1f6e60VEr</a> —@RachelNotley

Tonight I spoke with Premier Notley and offered our government’s support to the people of Fort McMurray. We stand ready to help. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ymmfire?src=hash">#ymmfire</a> —@JustinTrudeau

Our head of emerg mgmt has reached out to counterpart in Alberta to see if SK can help. Our thoughts & prayers are w/ people of Ft McMurray. —@PremierBradWall

Statement on wildfire situation in Fort McMurray <a href="https://t.co/3aaSX3Wzjr">https://t.co/3aaSX3Wzjr</a> —@RalphGoodale

But some politicians were having their own struggles as well, including the leader of the Wildrose Party of Alberta and MLA for Fort McMurray-Conklin.

If you are still in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ymm?src=hash">#ymm</a> PLEASE evacuate.<br>Follow the evacuation orders. Lives are more important than things. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ymmfire?src=hash">#ymmfire</a> —@BrianJeanWRP