Firefighters battle multiple grass fires in and around Airdrie
Grass fires burned in and around Airdrie on Monday afternoon, causing heavy smoke in the area.
Airdrie Fire Department received calls early Monday afternoon and, shortly after, RCMP issued a traffic advisory about the smoke. “Travel between Yankee Valley Blvd. and the Balzac overpass on Highway 2 is not recommended at this time,” an RCMP release read. Police also expressed concerns over commercial propane tanks in the area at risk of catching fire and posing a threat to people. Officers took steps to evacuate the area.A City of Airdrie spokesperson confirmed the fire in the Fletcher Park area had been extinguished by the fire department by late Monday afternoon. Crews continued to work on multiple fires along the CP rail tracks from Balzac to north of Airdrie – a firefighting effort with CP Rail.
The cause of the fires is under investigation, but officials confirmed the fires were fueled by high winds.
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