Overview
- The wildfire, which started Saturday in the Redwater Provincial Recreation Area, rapidly expanded from 110 to nearly 390 hectares by Sunday evening.
- Sturgeon County declared a local state of emergency and issued evacuation notices, urging residents to prepare for immediate departure if conditions worsen.
- One home and a family farm were destroyed, with approximately 150 cattle, three horses, and other animals evacuated to safety.
- Emergency response includes three aerial firefighting helicopters, Alberta Wildfire crews, ground teams, and a multi-county partnership to contain the fire.
- The fire remains east of the Saskatchewan River, and officials have stated no additional external support or donations are needed at this time.