A wildfire near the community of Saprae Creek Estates has put residents of the hamlet under an evacuation alert.
Residents of a northern Alberta hamlet are being told to be prepared for a possible evacuation as a nearby wildfire threatens to spread toward the community.A wildfire near the community of Saprae Creek Estates has put residents of the hamlet under an evacuation alert. Residents of a northern Alberta hamlet are being told to be prepared for a possible evacuation as a nearby wildfire threatens to spread toward the community.
The fire first detected on April 21 continues to burn out of control on the south side of the Clearwater River. Helicopter crews worked throughout the night to douse the flames and that work will continue as long as conditions permit, officials said. "We're staying focused on the fire but we're feeling really good about it. We're optimistic that all the suppression efforts were successful yesterday."
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