Teams from Alberta, Ontario now assisting in P.A. National Park wildfire
All available resources have been deployed to assist in mopping up the Rabbit Creek wildfire burning primarily in Prince Albert National Park.
Additional crews from the province, Little Red First Nation, Alberta and Ontario have joined the fight in the now 17,500 hectare fire and are helping manage a few hot spots to the south and west of the park boundaries, Parks Canada said Monday.
The ongoing dry and warm weather continues to contribute to increased fire activity and significant smoke in the area.
Sunday, Parks Canada expanded closures to include boating on Sandy Lake, the Sandy Lake trails, and the area north of Sturgeon Crossing Warden Station to the now unmaintained Lofthouse Trail. The Amyot Lake Trail Spur, Valleyview Trail Network, West Side Trail, Elk Trail, Hunter’s Lake Trail remain closed alongside Cookson Road west of Mayview Road to the park boundary and Camp and Fish Lake backcountry campground.