Canmore and Hinton in Canadas Rocky Mountains are constructing fireguards to safeguard against wildfires, following Jaspers devastating 2024 blaze. Canmores multi-phase project includes a southern slope fireguard, a ridge fireguard, and plans for a 150-meter wide strip through the valley. Residents express anxiety, leading to a FireSmart program for neighborhoods. Hinton is creating a five-kilometer firebreak, with landowners protesting tree loss. Experts attribute increased risks to climate change, while the forestry minister emphasizes human carelessness as a significant factor. Crews have already dealt with 27 fires this year, and towns aim to complete protections soon.
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