Year in review: Challenging wildfire season started early
As 2018 draws to a close, paNOW is taking a look back on the most important and impactful stories of the year, as selected by our reporters and editorial staff.
The spring brought an early start to wildfire season that saw flames encroach a number of communities in the region.
Heat, coupled with tinder dry conditions, a lack of rain, and at times high winds created a number of serious issues starting in mid-May and lasting well into the summer.
A blaze that broke out near Holbein on the evening of Saturday, May 12 became the first big concern of the wildfire season.