An out-of-control wildfire has forced the evacuation of some residents living between Evansburg and Wildwood in Yellowhead County, just west of Edmonton. The evacuation alert issued Tuesday affects residents along Highway 16, west of Highway 22 up to Highway 16A. 28 firefighters, 4 helicopters, 6 pieces of heavy equipment and 6 airtankers are fighting this wildfire. As many as 30 firefighters, four helicopters, six pieces of heavy equipment and six airtankers were fighting the wildfire on Tuesday. (Mae Anderson/CBC)The fire has forced the evacuation of some residents in the Evansburg area.

Source: CBC News June 23, 2021 00:36 UTC