Article: Dry conditions spark fire bans at a dozen provincial parks; Visit www.albertafirebans.ca for latest conditions.

M2 PRESSWIRE-16 June 2009-Government of Alberta: Dry conditions spark fire bans at a dozen provincial parks; Visit www.albertafirebans.ca for latest conditions(C)1994-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS

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Edmonton -- Due to dry conditions in parts of the province, fire bans are now in place at 12 provincial parks and recreation areas. The bans are effective immediately and until further notice.

It is believed campfire sparks ignited Poplar fluff at three provincial parks this past weekend resulting in small fires. All three fires at Queen Elizabeth Provincial Park, Saskatoon Island Provincial Park and Young's Point Provincial Park were ...

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