A sign in Banff National Park displaying the extreme fire danger rating, August 1, 2023. (Photo: Banff National Park)
Extreme fire danger rating in Alberta foothills, Banff
Aug 2, 2023 | 8:41 AM
BANFF, AB – The public is being warned about a “very serious” risk of forest fires in the far western edge of southern Alberta.
The Government of Alberta has updated its fire danger ratings for Wednesday, August 2, 2023, issuing an “extreme” rating for the foothills.
In Alberta, this includes Banff National Park and the Crowsnest Pass, as well as areas in between the two.
On the other side of the provincial border, the B.C. Wildfire Service has declared extreme fire danger ratings for much of the East Kootenay region, including Kootenay and Yoho National Parks.
The fire danger rating is EXTREME in Banff, Yoho and Kootenay national parks.
