The wildfire perimeter near Teepee Creek has not seen any growth over the past 24 hours, and as a result, the County of Grande Prairie has decreased the size of some evacuation zones.
As of 3:30 p.m. the county relaxed some of the previously affected zones including residents living in the areas of Township Road 742 to 741 and Range Road 32 to the Smoky River.
Despite the decrease in size of the affected areas, residents located from Township Road 741 to a quarter section north of Township Road 734 and Range Road 32 to the Smoky River remain on evacuation order.
Re-entry information is available on GPREP’s website. Checkpoints are still in place and any questions regarding a resident’s specific area should be directed to the county’s information line at 1-(825)-606-5166.
Officials say hot spots have been identified in the centre of the wildfire zone which is causing visible smoke in the area; however, crews have reinforced the north side of the perimeter.
