Range Road 40 wildfire

Saturday, May 6 - 9 a.m.

The wildfire is now extinguished and crews will no longer be on scene. 

Friday, May 5 - 9 p.m.

The wildfire is under control and fire crews remain on scene to monitor fire breaks.

The evacuation has been lifted and impacted residents have been notified.

Range Road 40 is now open – no road closures are in place.

No further action is needed and evacuated residents may return to their homes.

Friday, May 5 - 11:35 a.m.

The wildfire remains contained and crews are on scene monitoring for flare ups. High winds are anticipated this afternoon, which may cause conditions to deteriorate quickly.

The evacuation of the area is still in effect. Range Road 40 between Township Road 494 and Township Road 495 is closed.

If you have evacuated, please register with Leduc County by calling 780-955-4546.

Avoid the area and follow the instructions of emergency personnel.

Another update will be provided this evening (May 5).

Thursday, May 4 - 8:15 p.m.

The wildfire is contained and crews will remain on scene overnight monitoring for flare ups and dealing with hot spots.

The evacuation of the area is still in effect. Range Road 40 between Township Road 494 and Township Road 495 is closed.

If you have evacuated, please register with Leduc County by calling 780-955-4546.

Avoid the area and follow the instructions of emergency personnel.

Another update will be provided in the morning (Friday, May 5).

Thursday, May 4 - 3:30 p.m.

There is a wildfire located at Range Road 40 north of Township Road 494 in Leduc County. Winds from the southeast are pushing the fire towards a group of homes in the area.

Everyone from Range Road 41 east to Range Road 35 and from Township Road 494 north to Township Road 495 must evacuate immediately. The affected area is approximately 4 miles north and 5 miles west of the Village of Warburg in Leduc County.

Take your pets, important documents and enough medication, food and water to be away from your home for 3 days. Once you have evacuated to a safe location, phone 780-955-4546 to register with the County. If you need help evacuating call 780-955-4546.

An update will be shared when available.