Fire fears stoke Banff building guidelines

April 15, 2005
Source: Calgary Herald
Original story — link verified on April 15, 2005
By Cathy Ellis

Towns in Banff National Park are looking at fire-resistant roofs, plant and lawn restrictions and removing half the surrounding trees to protect against devastating wildfires. Fire experts predict it is only a matter of time before a wildfire sweeps through the Bow Valley.

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