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Alberta wildfires
Calgary pilot captures incredible images of B.C. wildfires: ‘It looked like a volcano erupted’
By Christa Dao Digital Journalist
Matt Melnyk said in all his years of flying, he had not seen anything like it, adding it was pure luck that he was able to see it because of the calm conditions in the sky. Continue reading
Wildfires force closure of Highway 93 from Radium Hot Springs to Alberta border
By Amy Judd Online News Producer
The fires include the Whitetail Creek fire, fires on Mount Wardle, and an additional fire in Bow Valley on the slopes of Lipalian Mountain, east of the Hamlet of Lake Louise. Continue reading
Calgary university utilizing investigative tool for wildfires, oil spills
A crime-scene-type tool is being used by an Alberta university to help investigators looking into the cause of wildfires, arsons and oil spills. Continue reading
Fire danger in Banff National Park ‘extreme,’ advisories issued amid hot temps
The bulletin says anyone that sees suspicious smoke or illegal campfires should report them to Banff Dispatch. Continue reading
Mountain pine beetle epidemic sparks wildfire concerns in Jasper
By Sarah Kraus Reporter
In Jasper National Park, world-renowned forests that were once lush and green are dying and turning orange thanks to the mountain pine beetle. Continue reading
Crews called to battle grass fire on Edmonton’s northwestern outskirts
Edmonton firefighters were called to a grass fire at the northern edge of the city on Wednesday night. Continue reading
Wildfire burning out of control 15 km southeast of Hinton, Alberta
An out-of-control wildfire burning southeast of Hinton, Alta. has swollen to an estimated 1,250 hectares in size by Thursday morning. Continue reading
Nova Scotia sends 27-member crew to fight wildfires in Alberta
The crew arrived at Halifax Stanfield International Airport Saturday morning at 5:30 a.m. and departed soon after. Continue reading
Recent wildfires spark surge of Fire Smart assessments in Strathcona County
By Fletcher Kent Reporter
Strathcona County is doing about twice as many Fire Smart evaluations as it has in previous years and officials say the uptick is likely connected to recent wildfires. Continue reading
Residents of northern Alberta hamlet told to prepare for possible evacuation over wildfire
Officials told residents of the hamlet of Janvier to prepare for a possible evacuation Wednesday night as an out-of-control wildfire was burning south of the community. Continue reading
