Parks Canada warns “intense fire behaviour” still possible despite improved conditions
PINCHER CREEK – On September 11th, the Kenow Fire demonstrated aggressive fire behaviour for many hours due to high winds and critically dry fuels. The fire moved north at a high rate of spread along the Akamina parkway, through grasslands along the Waterton Lakes National Park’s Entrance Road and moved outside of the park boundaries. We estimate that the Kenow wildfire now covers an area of approximately 35,000 hectares.
WEATHER AND FIRE BEHAVIOUR
- Cooler temperatures, higher relative humidity and northeast winds are forecasted. There is a potential for precipitation later this evening, which could provide some relief. Fire behaviour potential is reduced.
- Intense fire behaviour is still possible in these dry conditions.
- We expect the fire burned deeply due to the critically dry vegetation.
WATERTON LAKES NATIONAL PARK