Small wildfire burning in Banff National Park

Fire crews tended to a small wildfire in Banff National Park Friday night.

The 0.2-hectare wildfire was spotted two kilometres west of Banff National Park’s East Entry Gate on the north side of Highway 1.

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Officials say there is no risk to communities at this time as the fire is not expected to spread.