Wildfire west of Calgary ‘held’, not expected to grow
Posted Aug 16, 2021 8:22 am.
CALGARY – Alberta wildfire officials say a fire burning west of Calgary is being held.
The status of wildfire CWF-108, burning near Dead Man’s Flats, has been updated to “being held”, which means it is not expected to grow. It’s size has also been revised to six hectares. Firefighting crews continue to extinguish hotspots with the help of helicopters. #ABWildfire pic.twitter.com/94EyYDoxG1
— Alberta Wildfire (@AlbertaWildfire) August 14, 2021
The fire, near Dead Man’s Flats between Canmore and Calgary, is not expected to grow.
Firefighters have managed to cut the fire back from 10 hectares to six.
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Alberta Wildfire says crews continue to extinguish hotspots with the help of helicopters.
The blaze had caused traffic issued on Friday.
