Access to some of the most popular destinations in Kings Canyon and Sequoia national parks will be delayed this spring, and in the case of Kings Canyon won't be possible this year, as crews continue to clean up and repair damage caused by winter's numerous storms.
Alberta Wildfire said several large wildfires west of Lodgepole around the Brazeau Dam primarily affect the oil and gas industry but anyone within the area must leave.
UPDATE: AUG. 16 AT 9:57 P.M. As of 9:30 p.m. residents are asked to voluntarily evacuate Zortman as the Hays/Lodgepole Fire heads in that direction. Evacuees should only pack essentials