The city of Prince Albert has ordered residents in about 34 homes just north of the city to evacuate due to a wildfire. Prince Albert Mayor Greg Dionne said hundreds of people have been told to get ready to evacuate if the wind changes. A spokesperson with the Prince Albert Fire Department said city crews are battling the fire in the area of Evergreen Road north of Prince Albert, just past Red River Park. The fire is north of Prince Albert. (Submitted by Corinne Soloducha)One woman drove through the fire on her way home from work from her job at Candle Lake, about 80 kilometres northeast of Prince Albert.

Source: CBC News May 17, 2021 23:02 UTC