Crews battling wildfire north of Edmonton not out of the woods yet, say officials

Crews battling wildfire north of Edmonton not out of the woods yet, say officials

Higher humidity and lower temperatures have helped crews responding to a wildfire north of Edmonton, but officials say they aren't out of the woods yet.

Alberta wildfire: residents of Boyle allowed to return home

The residents of the village of Boyle, Alta., northeast of Edmonton, are being allowed to return home after being evacuated due to a nearby wildfire earlier this week. Athabasca County says residents on Township Road 642 and Range Road 195 are permitted to return home. “We encourage residents to ensure they have basic goods and […]

Some rural residents north of Edmonton can return home after wildfire threat

EDMONTON - Residents from a rural area north of Edmonton who fled an active wildfire this week can now return to their homes.

Seamless Boyle evacuation as nearby wildfire being fought in Athabasca County

A 1,000-hectare wildfire south of Boyle prompted the village and surrounding community to flee, and now fire crews are trying to douse the flames in the heavily wooded marshland.

Wildfire threat prompts evacuation order for Boyle, Athabasca County

A mandatory evacuation order is in effect for parts of Athabasca County and the village of Boyle, due to a wildfire in the area.

Bushfire in west Edmonton closes Henday – Heartland News

Businesses were evacuated and parts of the Anthony Henday were shut down Tuesday due to a wildfire in West Edmonton. Edmonton Fire Rescue Services stated it received reports of a brush/grass fire near 186 Street and 104 Avenue at 12:30 p.m.. The fire rapidly spread north towards 111 Avenue. Crews arrived on Scene at 12:35 to battle the flames. The thick smoke and high winds shut down the Anthony Henday Drive in both directions at Stony Plain Roa…