Flames threaten Kootenay Park Lodge, destroy Fay Hut

August 4, 2003
Source: Calgary Herald
Original story - link verified on August 4, 2003
By Cathy Ellis

The historic and treasured Kootenay Park Lodge was prepared for evacuation late Sunday, as an out-of-control fire in Kootenay National Park moved dangerously close. Another wildfire near Tokumm Creek has destroyed Fay Hut, the first backcountry hut built and operated by the Alpine Club of Canada

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