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Three homes evacuated as crews continue to contain wildfire near Morgan’s Mountain area

Three homes were evacuated on Saturday as County of Grande Prairie crews battled a wildfire which sparked in the Morgan’s Mountain area.

While no homes have been lost due to the fire, a few sheds and an RV have been destroyed. Fire crews continue working to contain the perimeter, and the fire isn’t expected to spread further.

Drivers are being asked to avoid the area west of Range Road 50 between Township Road 744 and Township Road 742, as it is currently closed for fire suppression activities.

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