Wildfire that threatened Alberta communities was arson: RCMP, province
Posted Oct 22, 2019 11:26 pm.
EDMONTON – A wildfire that threatened remote communities in north-central Alberta and torched 2,730 square kilometres of forest was deliberately set.
RCMP and Alberta government investigators have determined the McMillan wildfire started as a result of arson.
The wildfire began near the community of Wabasca on May 18 and grew to the point where it forced the evacuation of Wabasca and Peerless Trout First Nation.
It took until July 1 for firefighters to get the massive blaze under control.
Mounties and the government say they are looking for witnesses who may have seen an arsonist who started the wildfire.
Devin Dreeshen, minister of agriculture and forestry, says a reward is being offered for information that leads to an arrest.
The Canadian Press
