Further closures due to Rabbit Creek wildfire in P.A. National Park
Parks Canada crews continue to manage the Rabbit Creek wildfire burning mainly within the southwestern portion of Prince Albert National Park.
In an update late Saturday night, park officials said ground crews and helicopters continue to tackle the 17,000 hectare blaze and manage a few hot spots to the south and west of the park boundaries on provincial lands.
As anticipated by park Incident Management Teams, the on-going dry and warm weather continues to contribute to increased fire activity. To ensure public safety, park area closures have been expanded 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 campgrounds.