Planned burns underway near Saprae Creek and Tower Road to curb wildfire threat

Planned burns underway near Saprae Creek and Tower Road to curb wildfire threat

Hazard reduction burns continue in Fort McMurray area as wildfire risk remains moderate FORT MCMURRAY, AB. — Alberta Wildfire crews are continuing hazard reduction burns this week across the Fort McMurray Forest Area to lower the risk of spring wildfires. While cooler temperatures and recent rainfall have provided some hazard relief, fire officials say the wildfire danger could increase quickly with warm weather in the forecast. Since the start …