Leduc County issued an immediate evacuation notice just after 4 p.m. Tuesday as wildfires continue to spread outside of Edmonton.
An emergency alert was issued for anyone located on Range Road 24 between Township Road 474 and Township Road 475.
There is a wildfire on Range Road 24 between the two Township roads and northwest winds are pushing the fire towards houses in the area, according to the alert.
People in that area were asked to leave, to take pets, important documents and enough medication, food and water for three days. People who have left need to register with the county by calling 780-955-4546. If you need help getting out call 780-955-4546.
Just before 10 a.m. on Wednesday, the Alberta Emergency Alert was updated to say: “Crews have contained the wildfire and continue to work on flare ups and monitor hot spots.
“High temperatures and winds are expected today, which may cause conditions to deteriorate quickly.”
In a Wednesday night update, officials said the Range Road 24 wildfire “remains contained” and fire crews will remain on scene overnight.
The evacuation was reduced to five homes from eight homes. Impacted residents have been contacted and provided with further instructions.
As of 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Range Road 25 had been opened. Range Road 24 remained closed between Township Road 474 and Highway 616.
Another update is expected Thursday morning.
Tammy Moodie and her husband live in the area. They weren’t included in the evacuation order but are concerned about the fire nearing their property.
“We have a farm and two houses on it and we’re hoping it doesn’t come that far.
“We’ve always had go bags, but then we also have a trailer and I thought maybe we should get that ready just in case, so that two families can get out and we have a place to stay. So we were loading it up,” she said Tuesday night.
“It is nerve wracking. You kind of panic a little bit but then you say: ‘Stay calm.’”
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