Parkland County residents remain on evacuation alert as a wildfire burning just west of the community of Horen, Alta., grows.
An emergency alert was issued at around 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Officials say the fire spread overnight, growing from five hectares to 12 by Saturday morning.
Parkland County said the fire is burning in the area of Township Road 522 and Range Road 63.
“Fire services are on scene,” the county said. “Please avoid the area.
“If you live near the fire location, be prepared for possible evacuation.”
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According to Alberta Wildfire, officials are also helping the municipality with air tankers to fight the flames.
The fire was about five hectares in size as of 8 p.m., and while it was 1.5 kilometres from the nearest homes, it was not believed to be threatening any infrastructure.
Horen is located about 95 kilometres west of downtown Edmonton.
More to come…
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