Sturgeon County wildfire forces residents to prepare for evacuation
Local authorities declared a state of emergency in
Sturgeon County
,
Alberta
, amid a powerful
wildfire
that has rapidly spread. It ignited near the Redwater Provincial Recreation Area northeast of
Edmonton
and quickly expanded from 110 hectares to an estimated 388 hectares (about 959 acres) overnight.
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A combination of reasons related to the high temperatures and dry conditions led to this wildfire, and although the fire hasn't crossed the North Saskatchewan River, authorities are urging residents to be prepared for evacuation.
In case of evacuation, residents are advised to leave immediately, taking only the essentials like their emergency kits, important documents, medication, and supplies for up to 72 hours.
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"The situation is changing fast," said a local fire official, urging the community to remain vigilant.
As the flames grow, Sturgeon County is pulling out all the stops. Three aerial firefighting helicopters, along with ground crews, are battling the blaze from all angles. The Alberta wildfire resource branch has also sent additional support, and five neighboring counties have activated their emergency response plans to assist in the firefighting efforts. Despite these massive efforts, one home has already been lost in the fire.
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Resident Sarah McAllister, who had to evacuate with her two children and pet dogs, shared with a local media, 'We've lived here for 15 years, and watching everything go up in smoke, it's devastating. But we know we're fortunate to be safe.'
No casualties have been reported yet, and several animals, including a herd of cattle, were successfully relocated from danger. Local officials have praised the coordination of first responders, who are doing everything possible to protect lives and property.
Emergency services are asking residents to stay away from the Redwater Recreation Area to give crews room to work. Roads to the area are closed, accessible only to local traffic and emergency vehicles.
'We've seen the strength of this community in the past, and we will get through this together,' said Mayor Alanna Hnatiw. 'Our priority is the safety of our residents, and we are working tirelessly with our neighboring counties to manage this evolving crisis.'
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