Current wildfire status - Banff National Park - Parks Canada
Parks Canada is currently responding to a small lightning caused wildfire (approximately 0.17 hectares) on the upper slopes of the Fairholme range just west of Carrot Creek, in Banff National Park. Parks Canada immediately initiated suppression actions and dispatched resources to the fire; the wildfire is currently classified as BEING HELD.
A new fire is burning in Banff National Park | CTV News
Jul 24, 2024 · A new fire was reported to be burning in Banff National Park late Wednesday afternoon. On its Facebook page, the national park posted that a fire has been reported south of Hector Lake inside...
Banff National Park wildfire update: July 25, 2024 | CTV News
Jul 25, 2024 · Officials with Banff National Park say a wildfire burning south of Hector Lake hasn't grown since it was first reported on Wednesday. The fire, formerly known as the Waputik Peak Wildfire,...
Wildfire Conditions | Banff, AB - Official Website
Sep 10, 2024 · Fire bans are based on the local fire danger, current and forecasted weather conditions, the amount of moisture in vegetation, the regional wildfire situation, and the availability of responders and equipment.
Parks Canada says fire near Banff, Alta., now held after ... - CBC.ca
May 5, 2023 · A prescribed burn near Banff, Alta., grew out of control on Wednesday, sending out billowing clouds of smoke that could be seen as far away as Canmore, forcing an evacuation nearby and burning...
Banff National Park wildfire update: July 26, 2024 | CTV News
Jul 26, 2024 · Officials with Banff National Park say the Waputik Peak wildfire south of Hector Lake is being held. It means the wildfire, which was sparked by lightning, is not likely to spread under the...
Parks Canada prescribed burn in Banff becomes out-of-control fire …
May 3, 2023 · Parks Canada said it was carrying out a prescribed fire in Compound Meadows in Banff National Park when around 4 p.m., “due to an unexpected shift in wind direction and speed,” the fire...
Banff assesses the damage left by out of control fire
May 4, 2023 · On Wednesday a prescribed burn project in Banff National Park got out of control and jumped the road, threatening a cemetery, horse corrals an event tent and a resort hotel.
Parks Canada to complete review of prescribed burn as Banff fire …
May 7, 2023 · Parks Canada reported Wednesday afternoon that the fire in Banff National Park was out of control. The fire sent out billowing clouds of smoke that could be seen as far away as Canmore,...
Banff wildfire: Unexpected winds caused prescribed burn to go …
May 4, 2023 · Windier than anticipated conditions are to blame for a prescribed burn near Banff growing out of control on Wednesday evening, causing several evacuations and dense smoke over the Trans-Canada...