Saddle Hills County has issued an Evacuation Order and Alerts due to wildfires burning in Saddle Hills County. While the Alberta Emergency Alert is no longer active, both the Evacuation Order and Alerts are still in place.
Wildfire GWF077, burning south of Highway 49, in the Gordondale area, is still considered Out of Control at 150 ha. All residents and visitors south of Township Road 790, between Range Road 103 and Range Road 111, south for 10 km should evacuate immediately. Please gather all important documentation, medications and medical equipment, and any necessary items for up to 72 hours.
An evacuation centre has been set up at the Gordondale Hall, located on Range Road 105, south of Highway 49.
An Evacuation Alert has also been issued for the area south of Highway 49, between Range Road 102 and Range Road 111. All those in the area should be prepared to evacuate on short notice, if required.
An Evacuation Alert is also in place for anyone in the Gundy area, due to wildfire GWF078, burning 2 km north of the community and estimated at 0.6 ha and considered Being Held. Anyone in the area should be prepared to evacuate on short notice, if required. The Evacuation Alert will remain in place until the fire is considered sufficiently Under Control.
Further updates will be provided as available.
Updated: August 4, 2024 - 11 a.m.
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GWF077 is currently classified as out of control at 150 hectares. It is located approximately 6.9 kilometers south of highway 49, 2.8 kilometers west of range road 102 and 9.7 kilometers southeast of the Saddle Hills landfill. Heavy equipment continues to build a fire guard around the perimeter with 90 % containment with dozer guard and 40% hose lay on perimeter.
Work has been slower as many dangerous trees exist. Currently two firefighting crews along with two helicopters with buckets are dropping water on the fire. Firefighting efforts are favorable today as the relative humidity is high and winds are low. As of this time, no growth has been observed on this wildfire today.
Information provided by Alberta Wildfire and Saddle Hills County.
