'Need to evacuate the summit site': Wildfire possibility is part of G7 summit planning / National Observer

Friday, June 6, 2025, 6:20 am

Security officials at the summit in Kananaskis have drawn up contingency plans that include a possible evacuation if wildfires become a genuine threat during the G7 leaders’ meeting. With humor amidst the tension, authorities stress preparedness over panic.

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nationalobserver.com / 'Need to evacuate the summit site': Wildfire possibility is part of G7 summit planning

Security officials at the G7 leaders summit in Kananaskis say plans are in place, including the possibility of evacuations, if wildfires become a serious threat later this month.

thestar.com / 'Need to evacuate the summit site': Wildfire possibility part of G7 summit planning

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