Crowsnest Fire 2
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A seasonal wildfire in August 2003 abruptly changed direction, growing into a massive out of control blaze. The 6km tall wall of flames released as much energy as an atomic bomb every 30 minutes. A homeowner was evacuated and watched in horror as the flames approached, unable to look away from the mesmerizing fire. The blaze ultimately burned over 20,000 hectares and impacted the local timber industry, businesses, and tourism. However, efforts are being made to salvage and utilize still-standing burned wood and create new diversity and growth from the affected area.
Crowsnest Fire 2
- 2. August 21 2003 A seasonal wildfire abruptly changes direction and transforms into a giant out of control fire. 6 km wall of flame reached 50 m into the sky Held the equivalent energy of an atomic explosion every 30 minute.
- 3. Home alone that Saturday and was told by authorities to leave around 10am Hruby placed pets and some prized belongings in her vehicle and anxiously left her home not knowing if it would be there upon return. Hruby then drove about 20 km west along the valley, sat down on a rock ledge overlooking the pass and watched the flames veer down on Hillcrest. Despite her horror, she couldn’t stop looking. “ I felt masochistic, sitting on the outcropping, but those flames were like a magnet.
- 4. Overall the blaze burned over 20,000 hectares of forest Timber industry and local business affected by blaze Tourism was also hit hard by the fire. However….
- 5. Has a 28% quota of the annual allowable salvage rights in the area and will salvage the lumber they can, so that it doesn't go to waste . Even though burned wood is not so useful there are ways to repair the damage For example: De-barking trees will keeps the chips clean and reduce the carbon content. Burned area creates diversity that was not there before the fire Inhibit undergrowth.