Grassfire
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Hot dry southern Alberta forecast elevates fire riskSpared the wildfire devastation being seen further north, hot and dry conditions in southern Alberta put many parts of the region at risk. Fire restrictions are in place.EnvironmentMay 12, 2023
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Warm weather sparks concern over wildfire risks across AlbertaAlberta is once again in drought conditions, with the hot dry weather prompting fire bans, advisories and restrictions across Alberta.WeatherMay 1, 2023
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After hot, dry August, what is Alberta’s fire risk?As of Thursday afternoon, 25 fire bans were in place in Alberta's forest protection area, the majority of which are in southern Alberta.EnvironmentSep 1, 2022
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Southern Alberta fire risks remain high despite forecasted rainWhile officials are seeing similar fire totals compared to previous years, as harvest rolls on and hot, dry weather persists, the risks continue to rise in southern Alberta.FireAug 22, 2022
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Evacuation order lifted for residents near West Kelowna fire"We are asking those who were tactically evacuated to be patient with us, we are doing our best to get them home this afternoon," Brolund said.CanadaAug 24, 2021
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Whipped by high winds, Lavington, B.C. slash fire moves towards homes"It was a little scary," Tracy Burrell said of watching the fire running toward her property.WeatherApr 15, 2021
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‘It started flying towards us’: Mysterious fireball ignites blaze in PeachlandFirefighters are investigating after a mysterious fireball caught on video floating through the night sky near Peachland sparked a blaze Tuesday night.CanadaMar 17, 2021
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Firefighters rush to extinguish Okanagan grass fire near Westside RoadFire crews rushed to a grass fire on Westside Road near La Casa Cottage Resort around 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.CanadaSep 9, 2020
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Firefighters, neighbours battle grass fire near SaskatoonFirefighters, with help from local farmers, extinguished a grassfire near Highway 14.CanadaMay 2, 2020
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Improperly disposed of smoking material believed to be cause of Lethbridge river valley grass fireTuesday's grass fire in the Lethbridge river valley is a reminder of just how dry conditions are in southern Alberta.FireApr 22, 2020
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