Evacuation alert lifted for Waterton
An evacuation alert in place at Waterton Lakes National Park has been lifted due to rain in the area.
On Monday morning, Parks Canada issued a news release stating the Boundary Wildfire in Glacier National Park, Montana has been suppressed enough for Parks Canada to lift the evacuation alert issued for the park.
The fire remains active and is approximately 860 hectares in size, with fire activity continuing to be visible to the public in some areas as the rain comes to an end.
Waterton Lakes National Park has reopened most areas that were closed on Friday due to the Boundary Wildfire.
This includes: Crypt Lake trail; Bertha Falls and Bertha Lake trails, and Bertha Falls and Bertha Lake backcountry campgrounds; Emerald Bay Day Use Area; Driftwood Beach; Alpine Stables; Hay Barn Road; Crandell Loop; Knight's Lake; Maskinonge; Wishbone trail; nonmotorized access to Red Rock Parkway up to Coppermine Creek; and access to water bodies.
Parks Canada fire crews continue to monitor for new wildfires in all the mountain national parks and say they are ready with the resources to respond.
Residents and visitors are encouraged to keep their evacuation plans ready.
On Sunday, a Parks Canada spokesperson told The Canadian Press the rain was welcome to firefighting efforts but that it was not expected to extinguish the fire.