Monkman Provincial Park has been closed due to a wildfire burning about 3 km from the day-use area.
The fire, which was started by a lightning strike, has grown to 36 ha over the last two days.
There are also concerns over the Tentfire Creek fire, which is burning near the Kinuseo Falls road and could trap people if the winds shift. “This closure is mainly for the safety of park users due to anticipated lack of egress route from the Park,” says the closure notice.
People hoping to go check out the fire will be disappointed, as entering the park is a criminal act. “Any users of Monkman Park during this closure are in Trespass under the Trespass Act.”
For more information, read the notice here.
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