FIRE MOVEMENT AND BEHAVIOUR
· Fire is now firmly established in the Cameron Valley along the Akamina Parkway.
· There is also fire in the Tamarack Basin which is expected to grow and move into the Blakiston Valley and towards the Red Rock Parkway.
· We continue to monitor the fire progress.
· Structural protection units will be activated if necessary.
· Extensive infrastructure and facility protection is installed within the townsite including high volume pump and sprinkler systems around the perimeter of town.
· Highways 5 and 6 are now closed at the boundaries of Waterton Lakes National Park.
· We are expecting similar weather and intense fire behaviour tomorrow.
SMOKE
· Intense fire behaviour is generating significant smoke. Wind direction and temperature inversions may result in low-lying smoke in areas north of Waterton, especially at night.
· Exercise caution while driving in the area, especially at night. Check AB 511 for driving conditions. Speed limits or closures may be put in place.
· Wildfire smoke affects people differently. People with pre-existing health conditions or sensitivities to air pollution are at risk of worsened symptoms from smoke exposure. For smoke and air quality alerts visit: www.airhealth.ca
WHAT’S OPEN AND CLOSED…
· Waterton Lakes National Park is Closed: www.parkscanada.ca/waterton-
· Calgary Forest Protection Area south of Highway 532 is Closed: http://srd.web.alberta.ca/
