Gyan Sept.17, 2009
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A large wildfire in Crowsnest, Alberta grew out of control in August, with flames reaching 50 meters high over a 6 km stretch, resembling an atomic explosion. Residents were asked to leave their homes as the flames destroyed 20,000 hectares of forest. While the tourism industry was negatively impacted, one sawmill benefited from the fire by having access to burned wood.
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Gyan Sept.17, 2009
- 1. Crowsnest fires On Aug. 21 fire out of control Transformed into giant fire A 6-km flame reached 50 m up Like atomic explosion
- 2. Resident asked to leave home Start doing crazy things Cat, dog, lamp, jewelry Flames were like a magnet
- 3. Destroyed 20.000 hectares of forest Tourism hit hard Spray Lake Sawmills benefited Created ecological diversity