Wildfire threatening parts of Clearwater County west of Red Deer
Posted Jul 20, 2022 8:37 pm.
Last Updated Jul 20, 2022 9:07 pm.
An evacuation order is now in place due to a wildfire burning in Clearwater County, northwest of Nordegg.
Residents in Provincial Recreation Areas (PRAs) including Snow Creek, Dry Haven, Centre For Outdoor Education, Fish Lake, Frontier Lodge and Goldeye Lake are being asked to leave immediately.
Wildfire Alert Jul20 715PM Take necessary precautions. Clearwater County https://t.co/L8ht6OCtPQ #ABfire #ABemerg
— Alberta Emergency Alert (@AB_EmergAlert) July 21, 2022
A two-hour evacuation alert is also out for the hamlet of Nordegg.
“Residents and visitors in the Nordegg area are asked to be prepared to leave within 2 hours of being notified,” said an Alberta Emergency Alert statement.
The wildfire is reportedly located 19 kilometres west of Nordegg, growing quickly and considered out of control.
A tweet from Clearwater County says the fire is near the Bighorn First Nation with significant smoke in the area and fire crews battling the wildfire from the air.
Clearwater County has been advised of a fire NW of Nordegg near the Bighorn First Nation with significant smoke in the area. Alberta Ag. & Forestry crew are actioning the fire with air crafts.
For updates, follow Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard: https://t.co/1rTHHhxenT
— Clearwater County (@ClearwaterCnty) July 19, 2022
An air quality statement is also now in effect for Clearwater County due to the wildfire.
Individuals may experience symptoms such as increased coughing, throat irritation, headaches or shortness of breath. Children, seniors, and those with cardiovascular or lung disease, such as asthma, are especially at risk.
More information can be found at the Alberta Wildfire website.
