Update: Crews battling fire near Redwater

Fire crews are battling a blaze near Redwater. 

Thursday evening (May 4), firefighters were on the scene of Township Road 575 and Range Road 215, near the Redwater transfer station. 

The Town of Redwater says the fire is now being held.

“Fire lines have been completed to the south of the fire and west of 215.”

Reportedly, no residents were evacuated. 

“Blockades are presently set up at this time to give our emergency workers room to work.”

The town asks people to avoid the area. The transfer station is also closed until further notice.