Fire crews in the County of Grande Prairie were dealing with two wildfires in the area as of 8 p.m. Sunday.
According to officials, members of the County Regional Fire Service were called to a new fire south of Range Road 44 near the Bear River around 8 p.m. on Sunday, July 21st. The fire is located east of the fireguard and according to a release from the county “is being actioned by Alberta Wildfire air tankers and County fire crews.”
Crews also were dealing with hot spots from Saturday’s wildfire on the north bank of the Wapiti River.
According to county officials, crews will be working on both fires Monday. There is currently no threat to the public and people are being asked to stay clear of the area.
