UPDATE:
According to an update on Thursday night, the fire on Cold Lake First Nations (CLFN) has been "successfully contained."
At about 3:28 p.m. a fire was reported on Cold Lake First Nations (LeGoff), "prompting swift action from local fighting officials," according to a media release from Cold Lake First Nations. By 4:30 p.m., RCMP had started notifying nearby residents to initiate evacuation.
Despite the efforts of the local crew, an evacuation order was needed.
Based on the magnitude of the situation, authorities reached out to Alberta Forestry for support to suppress the fire, however, CFLN noted in a later, in press release provided May 5, that Alberta Forestry was unable to attend due to their involvement in other ongoing emergencies.
Subsequently, wind conditions also improved and this help reduce the spread of the fire, reads the release.
"At present, the fire fighting crew has successfully contained the blaze and is working tirelessly through the night to eliminate any residual hotspots. We are pleased to report that the evacuation of approximately 40 homes has been carried out efficiently with the utmost care, and we are grateful to report that there have been no injuries or loss of homes associated with this incident," according to the release from Cold Lake First Nations.
COLD LAKE FIRST NATIONS - An area in Cold Lake First Nations is being asked to evacuate due to a wildfire.
An emergency alert states an evacuation order has been issues due to wildfire. The alert is in effect for everyone south of Township Road 614 and up to Range Road 24 in Cold Lake First Nations.
"There is a wildfire on the southeast side of the Nation, between Highway 897 and Range Road 24," reads the alert. "One home has already been lost."
Everyone south of Township Road 614 and up to Range Road 24 in Cold Lake First Nations must evacuate. Residents are asked to go to the Dene Hotel and Conference Centre on Highway 28.
If anyone needs help evacuating they can call (780) 545-3332.
More to come...
