Courtesy of Big Lakes County (Map Below):
Our local firefighters from Big Lakes County and Alberta Forestry are still battling the ongoing wildfires in our area. The evacuation ALERTS for both the Town of High Prairie and Big Lakes County remain in place.
The wildfire is currently estimated to have affected an area of around 69,000 hectares. The red shape on the map below represents the approximate area where the firefighters have been actively protecting residential properties. Please note that this is just an ESTIMATION and that the actual affected area continues to be monitored.
Firefighters have been prioritizing the protection of structures while responding to the wildfires. It’s important to note that not all structures in the affected fire area have been impacted.
The crews are planning to conduct a formal assessment of the properties that have been affected by the wildfires. However, this assessment will be carried out as soon as the conditions allow them to do so.
