Banff Wildfire

• Fire crews working to extinguish a wildfire just west of Banff townsite

  Parks Canada says a wildfire that broke out Saturday, just west of the town of Banff, is now listed as "being held" after fire crews attacked it from the ground and the air.

  Fire

  Sep 7, 2025
  
• Banff cautioning residents to be prepared as wildfire risk soars

  Evacuation guides are being dropped off on doorsteps across town, urging residents to familiarize themselves with evacuation plans.

  Canada

  Jul 29, 2021
  
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• Abandoned campfire caused wildfire near Canmore, Alta.: investigation

  The wildfire was first reported on Sept. 4, and burned more than 676 hectares of forest north of Canmore, Alta.,

  Environment

  Sep 14, 2020
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• Rain forecast to be of ‘great help’ to fight wildfire north of Banff

  'These 500-hectare fires -- the rain probably won't put it out but it'll certainly lower the wildfire intensity enough where we can get more crews on the ground.'

  Canada

  Sep 6, 2020
• Banff residents, officials learn about wildfire preparedness

  It was an open invitation to observe fire safety practices.

  Environment

  Jul 25, 2018
• Fire ban further expands into southern Alberta as smoke drifts into Bow Valley

  Parks Canada said Thursday the south section of the wildfire is “active in British Columbia as forecasted” and remains on the west side of the continental divide.

  Environment

  Jul 27, 2017
• Parts of Sunshine Village expected to reopen Monday as crews continue to battle wildfire

  Progress has been made to contain the Verdant Creek wildfire this weekend.

  Jul 23, 2017
• Air survey shows wildfire near Banff covers 4,100 hectares

  Parks Canada says it has been able to get a better idea of the size of a wildfire that's been burning close to Banff. 

  Canada

  Jul 22, 2017