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Fire advisory issued for Canmore, MD of Bighorn and Kananaskis

Alberta Wildfire has warned that current conditions make it easy for wildfires to ignite and spread quickly across the region.

Why it matters

Residents and visitors in the Bow Valley and Kananaskis area should take extra care with fire sources as the risk of quick-spreading wildfires rises.

Alberta Wildfire has put a fire advisory in place covering Canmore, the Municipal District of Bighorn and Kananaskis Country, citing an increased hazard for wildfires starting and spreading in the area.

The agency said current weather and ground conditions mean fires can ignite and grow rapidly, prompting the advisory for residents and visitors across the mountain communities.

No specific fire bans or closures were detailed beyond the advisory itself, but the warning signals heightened risk that officials want the public to be aware of while spending time outdoors in the region.

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