Small wildfire burning in Banff poses ‘no risk’ to public safety: officials

A small wildfire is burning in Banff National Park near Wigmore Valley but efforts to contain appear to be working.

A small wildfire is burning in Banff National Park near Wigmore Valley.

A backcountry user reported it Tuesday and the area is now closed.

Officials say containment efforts are working and there’s currently no risk to public safety.

The fire is 4.5 hectares in size.