Grass fire creates smoky conditions near Cochrane

A grass fire ignitedon Stoney First Nation land west of Cochraneon Wednesday afternoon, producing a large amount of smoke in the region.

The Town of Cochrane says local firefighters were called in to assist with the response, along with crews from Rocky View County.

It grew to at least 15 hectares.

A witness saysthree helicopters, one bomber, and a smaller plane known as a bird dog which flies ahead of the bomber to make sure the path is clear were also battling the fire.

Town of Cochrane officials say there isno risk to residents or property.