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Sturgeon County Wildfire Grows to 390 Hectares, State of Emergency Declared

The out-of-control blaze northeast of Edmonton has destroyed one home and a family farm, with residents on evacuation standby as firefighting efforts intensify.

A shoulder patch of the Alberta Wildfire service is pictured in Fort McMurray, Alta., Thursday, May 16, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
A large wildfire broke out in the Redwater Provincial Recreation Area on Saturday prompting Sturgeon County to declare a state of local emergency on Sunday as crews worked to get the fire under control.
As of midnight Sunday, a wildfire in Sturgeon County, northeast of Edmonton, had burned down one home.
What's left of a barn at the Williams family ranch, following a wildfire that ripped through the area on Saturday night. May 4, 2025.

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.