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| Helicopter dropping water on Burmis fire R. J. Pisko photo |
The fire reported below appeared to be largely extinguished at 6:30 pm, with some firefighters remaining to clean up hot spots.
A large fire has been reported in the Burmis area, with four area fire crews and SRD helicopters responding. Firefighters were still working to contain the fire as of 3:20 pm today. Six homes have been reported evacuated. Winds have been gusting up to 100 km/hr in the area for much of the day.
The fire is located just north of Highway 3 between the Burmis tree and Tallon Peak.
Accidents due to high winds are also reported in the Fort Macleod area and on Highway 22. Motorists are advised to avoid highway travel, particularly large trucks and vehicles with trailers.
More information will be posted as it becomes available.
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| Highway 3 near Burmis fire, just west of Highway 22 Jessica Goodwin photo |
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| Burmis fire Jessica Goodwin photo |
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| Burmis fire Jessica Goodwin photo |
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| Burmis fire R.J. Pisko photo |
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| Burmis fire R.J. Pisko photo |
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| Burmis fire R.J. Pisko photo |
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| Burmis fire Chelby Glen photo |
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| Burmis fire Chelby Glen photo |
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| Burmis fire Tim Lynk photo |
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| Burmis fire Jessica Goodwin photo |
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| Burmis fire Jessica Goodwin photo |
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| Burmis fire Jessica Goodwin photo |
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| Burmis fire Shannon Robin photo, courtesy of Shootin' the Breeze |
Video courtesy of Shannon Robin, www.shootinthebreeze.ca
Corrected for spelling October 21
The pilot needs a medal for going up in this wind.
ReplyDeleteHero quality.
Haven't seen that kind of 'copter cowboyin' even in the Lost Creek blaze - two thumbs up and a big "WOW" for this pilot . . .
DeleteAgreed Judi.
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