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Sturgeon Lake Complex considered under control

Nearly a month after forcing the first evacuation, the fires that make up the Sturgeon Lake Complex wildfire are considered to be under control.

According to Alberta Wildfire, as of Thursday, June 1st, both fires are 5,752 hectares and 3,869 hectares in size.

The Bald Mountain Fire, which is 19,435 hectares in size, continues to be classified as being held. Residents who live in the area are being reminded those who are not authorized to be in the active fire perimeter need to remain outside the perimeter.

The fires which make up the Eagle Complex between Fox Creek and Little Smoky are still considered to be out of control and are estimated to be 73,479 and 55,344 hectares in size.

Kass Patterson
Kass Patterson
Born and raised in Calgary, Kass, from a young age, developed a love for learning people's stories and being able to share them with the community (or her family, or whoever would listen). In addition to working in communities like Okotoks and Calgary, Kass has also spent her summers travelling with the World Professional Chuckwagon Association since 2019, to help provide a peek behind the barn door into the world of chuckwagon racing. Outside of work and anything horse related, Kass is a reader and an avid country music fan, and most likely can be found with the biggest cup of coffee possible.
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