Source: Barb Glen, The Western Producer, November 23, 2017
Cause of the fire that killed livestock and destroyed buildings and fences may determine compensation strategy
The cause of an Oct. 17 wildfire that began near Hilda, Alta., and spread into Saskatchewan is likely to determine what assistance is available to farmers and ranchers who sustained losses.
Alberta’s Office of the Fire Commissioner is still investigating the cause amid unconfirmed reports that the wind reignited embers in a fire pit used a few days before unprecedented high winds struck the southeast Alberta region.
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