Get you up to speed: Suspected illegal campfire blamed for Kalamoir Park wildfire as safety concerns remain
A wildfire has been extinguished in a park, but officials report significant hazards still persist. The park is currently closed to the public.
The park will remain closed as officials address the ongoing hazards following the wildfire. An investigation into the fire’s cause and impact is currently underway.
Officials have confirmed that the park will remain closed to the public as significant hazards persist despite the wildfire being extinguished. Plans for a safety assessment are being implemented to evaluate the conditions before any potential reopening is considered.
What remains unclear — Officials have not detailed the specific nature of the hazards that persist in the park.
Illegal campfire suspected as cause of Kalamoir Park wildfire; park remains closed
While the wildfire has now been extinguished, officials say significant hazards remain throughout the park, which remains closed to the public.