US EditionOut-of-control wildfire close to city limits of Grande Prairie, Alta.
- Authorities ordered evacuations on May 4, 2025, near the southwest outskirts of Grande Prairie, Alberta, due to an out-of-control wildfire.
- The evacuation stemmed from rapidly growing fires amid very high fire danger, with residents instructed to leave as a precaution and gather essentials.
- Firefighters, heavy equipment, and airtankers responded on scene to contain a blaze that expanded from two to 35 hectares within about an hour.
- An Alberta Emergency Alert mandated evacuees to register at the Pomeroy Hotel and bring important documents, medication, and medical devices immediately.
- The wildfire continued to threaten the area with conditions indicating likely difficult control, prompting ongoing evacuations and official monitoring.
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Wildfires Force Evacuations and Alerts for Residents in Two Northern Alberta Communities
Out-of-control wildfires in two regions of northern Alberta have prompted evacuation orders and alerts, forcing some residents to vacate their homes while others remain on standby. A wildfire in the County of Grande Prairie has triggered the evacuation of several subdivisions and rural properties while a state of local emergency has been declared in Sturgeon County after an out-of-control wildfire destroyed one house and forced some residents to…
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Grande Prairie County issued an evacuation order on Sunday for some residents south of the town of Grande Prairie.
·Montreal, Canada
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