Wildfire forces residents of north-central Alberta town to evacuate

Dangerous fire conditions expected as fight to save Swan Hills continues

Extreme heat, low humidity, and strong winds are expected to fuel a wildfire that has put a northern Alberta town under threat and forced hundreds of people from their homes.

Fire report: City announces pre-alert evacuation notice, growing blaze considered "not contained"

The City of Flin Flon has issued a pre-alert evacuation notice due to a fast-moving forest fire near the community.

Community northwest of Edmonton under evacuation with over a thousands waiting for news on wildfire

A wildfire is currently burning north of the town of Swan Hills. Residents of the community, two and a half hours northwest of Edmonton, were told to evacuate Monday night. For many, this is all too familiar, having gone through an evacuation just two years ago. A concerning sight on Monday for more than 1,300 residents in Swan […]

Wildfire Season Begins in Alberta With First Evacuation

Wildfires erupted in the northern part of Alberta over the weekend, with some igniting near oil wells operated by Canadian Natural Resources. The wildfires have already prompted a mandatory evacuation order for the town of Swan Hills, Canadian media reported. Per the Alberta authorities, 48% of the wildfires are under control, with another 44% out of control. One of the latter was about half a kilometer from a Canadian Natural Resources well and…

Wildfire forces residents of north-central Alberta town to evacuate

An out-of-control wildfire in north-central Alberta has forced residents of Swan Hills to flee.

Northern Alberta town ordered evacuated because of wildfire

SWAN HILLS — An evacuation order has been issued for a town in northern Alberta as a wildfire burns nearby. Officials say a wildfire is burning seven kilometres north of Swan Hills.