Wildfire

Chisholm Fire

23 May 2001 – 4 Jun 2001 · 54.50° N, 115.00° W

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When
23 May 2001 – 4 Jun 2001
Kind
Wildfire
Coordinates
54.50° N, 115.00° W
Description
2001 wildfire in Alberta

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Chisholm Fire

2001 wildfire in Alberta

The Chisholm fire was a forest fire in the Canadian province of Alberta that burned in the late spring of 2001. It is known for its exceptional intensity and fire behavior. In fact, at the time, it had the highest head fire intensity ever recorded. The fire was declared under control on June 4, 2001, with a total burned area of 116,000 hectares.

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