Thick smoke from grass fire shuts down parts of major Edmonton roadway
EDMONTON – Thick, black smoke from a grass fire in west Edmonton has shut down sections of a major city roadway.
A spokesperson from Edmonton Fire Rescue Services says crews received reports shortly after noon Tuesday of a brush or grass fire.
They say firefighters remain at work to bring the fire under control. The city of Edmonton skyline is shown on Wednesday, Feb.15, 2023. Thick, black smoke from a grass fire in west Edmonton has shut down sections of a major city roadway. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
A social media post from 511 Alberta, the province's traveler information service, says the west leg of Anthony Henday Drive is closed due to smoke in the area.
Drivers are being asked to proceed with caution or consider alternative routes.
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Edmonton police say several businesses have been evacuated and more information will be provided as it becomes available.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 6, 2025.
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