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A wildfire in Crowsnest, Alberta grew rapidly in August 2003, throwing off energy equivalent to atomic explosions. Elaine Hruby evacuated her home alone, struggling over what to take and feeling anxious about leaving as the flames drew her attention. The fires burned over 20,000 hectares of forest, negatively impacting the timber and tourism industries but not restaurants, gas stations or office services. Industries like sawmills benefited. While the burned ground initially looked desolate, fires can allow new plant diversity to develop over time.
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- 2. August 21, 2003 a seasonal wildfire changed direction and grew into a giant fire. A 6 km wall of fire reached 50m into the sky Every 30 minutes the fire threw off the equivelent energy of an atomic explosion
- 3. Personal Account Elaine Hruby Was home alone at the time of evacuation Struggled with what to take Felt very anxious about the departure Recalls the flames drawing her attention like a magnet
- 4. The fires burnt over 20 000 hectares of forest Industries affected negatively were: Timber - tourism - local buisnesses Industries not affected were: Resturaunts - gas stations - office services Industries affected positively were: Spray Lake Sawmills
- 5. Cons: Ground looks black and devoid of life Pros: Allows for new diversity New undergrowth is able to develop Ecological Pros and Cons
- 6. The End