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Out-of-control wildfire northwest of Calgary forces evacuation order and road closures

An out-of-control wildfire in the Water Valley area, roughly 80 kilometres northwest of Calgary, has forced an evacuation order on Tuesday night.

The fire, estimated to be 85 hectares in size, is located approximately 25 kilometres west of Water Valley.

“All persons in the area of closure need to evacuate immediately,” reads an alert issued by the municipal distract of Bighorn on Tuesday night.

“Residents who are in the surrounding areas should be prepared to leave their properties with minimal notification when advised.”

On its website, the municipality said that firefighters are on scene, but the fire was not contained as of 8:30 p.m. MT on Tuesday. 

Alberta RCMP issued a release noting that the following roads are closed due to the fire including:

  • North boundary: Burnt Timbers Road at the Intersection with Highway 40, and the trunk Intersection of 734 and Township Road 302(a) at Range Road 73 (a). 
  • East boundary: Burnt Timbers Road 303(b) at Range Road 64(a) — GAS PLANT access closed.
  • South boundary: Range Road 579 to Dock Mills Road at Township Road 294 (B).
  • West boundary: Highway 40 at Harrold Creek Road 579.

Mounties said Wednesday morning that roads are still closed due to the fire.

A reception centre has been set up at Water Valley Community Hall located at Water Valley.

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