An evacuation alert has been issued for all areas of Waterton Lakes National Park as a wildfire closes in on the area in southwest Alberta. "A wildfire that started west of Waterton in the Flathead Valley is currently burning out of control," said Parks Canada in the alert. In a news release, Parks Canada said the Kenow fire on the edge of the park has grown to 6,500 hectares. Parks Canada warns visitors and residents to:Locate all family members or co-workers and establish a meeting spot outside the evacuation area in case of separation. All of Waterton Lakes National Park is closed at this time, with the exception of:

Source: CBC News September 06, 2017 01:31 UTC