Wildfires in Sundre area forcing road closures

Sundre RCMP are advising area motorists of the following road ways being impacted by wildfires in their area. RCMP wish to advise those departing the area to be aware of extended delays and closures at:

• North boundary: Burnt Timbers Road at the Intersection with Hwy 40, and the Trunk Intersection of 734 & Township Road 302(a) at Range Road 73 (a)  
• East boundary: Burnt Timbers Road 303(b) at Range Road 64(a)  -  GAS PLANT access closed.
• South boundary: Range Road 579 to Dock Mills Rd at Township Road 294 (B)
• West boundary: Highway 40 at Harrold Creek Road 579. 

Please avoid these areas during this time for first responders to work.

Anyone seeking permission to enter this area due to livestock assistance or to access oil and gas sites are asked to phone the Municipal District of Bighorn at 403-673-3611.