Alberta wildfires: Evacuation order lifted for Evansburg, areas around Wildwood
At 8 a.m. Wednesday, the evacuation order was lifted for more sections of Yellowhead County, Alta., meaning some people who’ve been out of their homes for close to 10 days were allowed home.
Officials Tuesday stressed that there are still wildfires in the area and people returning must remain alert and prepared for any potential changes.Three wildfires make up the Deep Creek Complex fire, which is burning a total of about 17,500 hectares near Evansburg, Entwistle, Wildwood, Hansonville and Shining Bank. They are all classified as out of control.
“If it gets up into the trees, they’re dry as well. It just takes off. We had crown fires that were 200 feet in the air that were rolling over the top of homes. Our firefighters were at risk the entire time.”The so-called Pembina Wildfire Complex includes four fires combined, burning west of Lodgepole, northwest of Brazeau Dam and 14 kilometres southeast of Edson. Together, they are burning nearly 80,000 hectares — roughly the size of New York City.This fire is also considered out of control.
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