Wildfires spur evacuation alerts in Swan Hills, Alberta
Monday, May 26, 2025, 3:21 pm
A rapidly spreading wildfire near Swan Hills has forced emergency evacuation measures as authorities warn of a 1,606‐hectare blaze advancing toward oil well sites. Residents are urged to stay alert amid volatile northern Alberta conditions, with officials monitoring developments closely.
Officials say the Edith Lake wildfire is classified as out of control and is estimated to be 20 square kilometres in size.
Des feux de forêt hors de contrôle se rapprochent de plus en plus de Swan Hills et de Hinton.
An emergency alert says no evacuation is currently required, but winds are likely to change and would force residents to flee
An evacuation notice has been issued for Swan Hills
The wildfire broke out Sunday and as of Monday afternoon the 1,606-hectare blaze was about eight kilometres north of Swan Hills and five kilometres west of Highway 33.
EDMONTON - Residents of two areas in northern Alberta are on alert as out-of-control wildfires burn closer and closer to their homes.
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