Water levels are high on the Old Man River due to spring run-off and recent rain, with a variety of dangerous debris creating potential hazards for river users.
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"On a nice normal, calm day here in Lethbridge, we do still have wind, and that fire could easily double in size every two to three seconds," explained Hicks.