UPDATE: 3:30 p.m., May 6th.
Grande Prairie Regional Emergency Partnership officials say the Deer Ridge Estates wildfire has now been classified as under control.
County Regional Fire Service crews will continue to monitor the area. Ongoing smoke may be visible from hot spots located in the middle of the wildfire zone that cannot be accessed due to difficult terrain.
ATCO will continue to conduct infrastructure repairs in the area over the coming days. The cause of the wildfire is under investigation.
Crews from the County of Grande Prairie and from across northern Alberta kept an eye on the Deer Ridge Estates Wildfire overnight Tuesday, with a thermal imaging drone being used to identify and tackle hotspots.
Grande Prairie Regional Emergency Partnership officials say fire crews were able to establish a good perimeter over the last 24 hours, which should limit opportunity for the fire to pick up and begin moving. Smoke will continue to be visible from hotspots located in the middle of the wildfire zone that cannot be accessed due to difficult terrain. Residents should call 911 if they see any open flame.
Tuesday’s weather conditions are not favourable for fire behaviour, with a high of 24 degrees Celcius, and wind gusts exceeding 40 km/h expected throughout the day.
