Fire ban in place for Banff, Yoho and Kootenay national parks due to high risk of wildfire | Globalnews.ca

A fire ban is now in place in three mountain parks in Alberta and British Columbia due to a high risk of wildfires in the area.says the ban, which also includes Yoho and Kootenay national parks in B.C., was issued Friday to ensure the safety of residents and visitors.B.C. wildfires: Evacuation orders and alerts expandedBanff, Yoho and Kootenay national parks share boundaries in the Rocky Mountains.The notice says burning fires illegally in a national park can lead to a fine of up to $25,000.

Provincial fire bans and restrictions are also in place across southern Alberta, including in the city of Lethbridge’s river valley and in the town of Three Hills due to limited water supply. The bans come as unpredictable fire behaviour in B.C. has forced the evacuation of the entire community of Olalla and an evacuation alert for the village of Keremeos.Campfire bans coming into effect for some B.C. regionsEnvironment Canada is forecasting temperatures in the 30s in B.C. in the coming week and gusty winds could complicate firefighting efforts, but there’s been no sign so far of the lightning storms that have started many recent wildfires.

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