Fire crews are continuing to operate on wildfire four kilometres east of Teepee Creek.
The blaze now stands at 1,382 hectares in size and is considered out of control. Structural protection is being done on three homes and crews have begun working on other assets in the area. So far no structures have been damaged.
County and Alberta Wildfire crews have responded with heavy equipment and ground crews are building fire guards. Crews and heavy equipment are on the ground and will prioritize limiting the spread of the north and south flank of the flames.
Fire behaviour is expected to be active today; however, officials say conditions are more favourable and spread rates will be “significantly” lessened due to the lack of wind.
The evacuation order remains in place for Kleskun Creek North to Township Road 742 and the Riverstone Golf Course. Additionally, the areas of Township Road 744 to 750 and Range Road 32, and Township Road 744 to 730 and Range Road 32 are on alert for possible evacuation.
In Valhalla, county crews are assisting Alberta Wildfire in the fight against a wildfire 13 kilometres northwest of the town. The blaze is still considered out of control at 90 hectares in size. Officials have confirmed heavy equipment has been released and the fire guard was completed overnight.
Crews and heavy equipment remain on the ground to suppress the fire on the surface and will hold the perimeter while winds are favourable.
According to Alberta Wildfire, the use of helicopters and air tankers will be limited due to smoke in the area reducing visibility.
