Waterton Mandatory Evacuation

• Waterton wildfire update: phased re-entry into townsite ‘going very well’

  A phased re-entry for residents, leaseholders and business owners in the Waterton townsite began Tuesday.

  Canada

  Sep 19, 2017
  
• Waterton wildfire update: re-entry to park, townsite could take weeks

  Although wildfires burning in Waterton Lakes National Park continue to produce widespread smoke, a special air quality statement issued for several communities in the area has now concluded.

  Canada

  Sep 14, 2017
  
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• Waterton wildfire Wednesday: Townsite ‘not in jeopardy’ but 5 homes lost in M.D. of Pincher Creek

  Officials in the M.D. of Pincher Creek said a re-entry plan is being formulated and a weather forecast of rain and little wind is expected to help the area.

  Environment

  Sep 13, 2017
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• Waterton fire: A look at the pristine hamlet threatened by wildfire

  The Waterton Lakes National Park and Waterton townsite are under threat from the Kenow Mountain wildfire, which crossed over from B.C.

  Canada

  Sep 12, 2017
• Waterton wildfire update: blaze grows by 33,000 hectares, visitor centre lost

  The Kenow Mountain wildfire continues to burn in Alberta’s Waterton Lakes National Park, but officials say the majority of the townsite appears to be intact.

  Canada

  Sep 12, 2017
• Waterton wildfire enters Cardston County, prompts several local states of emergency

  The advancing fire resulted in more evacuations being ordered on Monday night.

  Environment

  Sep 11, 2017
• Waterton park and townsite under mandatory evacuation due to wildfire

  A mandatory evacuation alert was in effect as of 1:15 p.m. MT for Waterton Lakes National Park and the townsite.

  Environment

  Sep 8, 2017