Grass fire creates smoky conditions near Cochrane
CBC News | Posted: May 23, 2018 11:42 PM | Last Updated: May 24, 2018
Town of Cochrane officials say there is no risk to residents or property
A grass fire ignited on Stoney First Nation land west of Cochrane on Wednesday afternoon, producing a large amount of smoke in the region.
The Town of Cochrane says local firefighters were called in to assist with the response, along with crews from Rocky View County.
It grew to at least 15 hectares.
A witness says three helicopters, one bomber, and a smaller plane known as a bird dog — which flies ahead of the bomber to make sure the path is clear — were also battling the fire.
Town of Cochrane officials say there is no risk to residents or property.
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