A large grass fire has led to the Maskwacis Fire Department calling a state of emergency, according to the Samson Cree Nation on Facebook.
The blaze is along the highway between 2 Mile Rd and 3 Mile Rd and forced road closures in the area.
There is a heavy police and firefighter presence around the area, with smoke visible from far away.
Affected homeowners can go to the Howard Buffalo Memorial Centre (HBMC). Emergency services are being set up by the fire department.
As of 7:17 p.m., the fire was contained.
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