Edmonton roadways disrupted as raging west-end grass fire blankets city

Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 4:21 pm

A raging grass fire in west Edmonton has generated a dense plume of black smoke, forcing the closure of key roadways and causing significant commuter delays. Emergency crews are on scene as officials monitor the unfolding situation, with residents left both frustrated and oddly entertained by the urban smoky spectacle.

thestar.com / Residents of rural area north of Edmonton ordered to evacuate due to wildfire

REDWATER - A wildfire burning in a rural area northeast of Edmonton has forced some residents from their homes.

thestar.com / Thick smoke from grass fire shuts down parts of major Edmonton roadway

EDMONTON - Thick, black smoke from a grass fire in west Edmonton has shut down sections of a major city roadway.

globalnews.ca / Thick, black smoke from west end brush fire seen across Edmonton

A plume of thick, black smoke was seen across the city from the fire that appeared to be originating from an area near the west leg of Anthony Henday Drive.

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