County fire crews responded to a wildland fire near Elmworth Tuesday night, which was reportedly caused by a hold-over fire that reignited and spread because of high winds.
According to a statement from County of Grande Prairie Deputy Fire Chief Jason Nesbitt, the fire located near Township Road 7 hundred between Range Road 112 and 113 resulted in traffic in the area being rerouted for a time but has since been re-opened.
In a statement, Nesbitt says “Residents are advised there will still be smoke in the area due to smouldering hay bales, but there is no public threat.”
Crews are reported to have remained on scene overnight to monitor the area and will work with Alberta Wildfire to finish extinguishing any remaining hot spots in the coming days.