Aug. 2nd , 2003

Crowsnest Fires

Fire Power

- A 6-km wall of flame reached 50 m into the sky- the energy equivalent of a an atomic explosion...

... every 30 minutes!

Panic

Shock

Confusion

Drawn to the Flames

Elaine Hruly

Aftermath

- 20,000 hectares burned

- Local lumber industry benefit?

- Burned area creates ecological diversity

- Rich undergrowth