Fire crews are tackling numerous blazes in the region on a day filled with high, gusting winds and above average temperatures
According to the County Fire Service, crews are operating on a wildfire northwest of Valhalla Centre. Crews from the county and Alberta Wildfire are on site and have confirmed three homes have been evacuated as a precaution.
Additionally, county crews are responding to a wildfire four kilometres east of Tee Pee Creek near Rural Road 31 and Township 740. Officials describe the blaze as moving away from the community; however, one home has been evacuated, and enforcement personnel are in the area in case further restrictions are required in the interest of public safety.
Equipment has been stationed to respond to the blaze and structural protection is being provided to the evacuated home.
The fire is considered out of control and crews from the County of GP and Alberta Wildfire are working together to fight and contain the flames on the ground and in the air. Officials say a specialized wildland fire group from Alberta Wildfire is working on the site.
