Crowsnest Fire2
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A massive wildfire occurred in Crowsnest, Canada in August 2003, measuring 6 km in length with flames rising 50 m high and releasing as much energy as an atomic bomb every 30 minutes. Over 20,000 hectares of forest were destroyed by the intense flames, though the timber and tourism industries suffered impacts while other local businesses were not affected. Salvaging burnt lumber required removing bark to produce clean wood chips and create new ecological diversity in the regrown forest areas.
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Crowsnest Fire2
- 1. Fire was 6-km in length Flames rose 50 m high The fire’s intensity was equivalent to that of an atomic explosion every 30 minutes Crowsnest Fires Aug. 2l, 2003
- 2. At 10 a.m. authorities told residents to evacuate houses Elaine Hruby drove 20 km west and watched the fire from safety Flames were like a magnet – Elaine Hruby
- 3. 20,000 hectares of forest destroyed Spray Lake Sawmills reused burnt lumber 28% quota of annual allowable salvage rights
- 4. Positives and Negative Outcomes - Timber and tourism industries suffered Lumber industry could not use burnt bark Cost to pursue salvage activities were high Gas stations, restaurants and office services were not affected De-barking trees will keep chips clean and reduce carbon content Burnt areas create new ecological diversity