Wildfire Update

Wildfire Update

The evacuation order remains in full effect. The Wildfire SWF 063 remains in a similar position as this afternoon’s update.  The fire did not have a significant change in size or distance from town. Conditions on the fire edge and town were very smoky today.

The Town of Swan Hills Emergency Management Team and Incident Command Post remain activated. The local fire department, wildfire teams, and many mutual aid partners continue to work around the community to provide protection and safety.

We urge any evacuees who have not registered to register at the Reception Centre in Barrhead or by phone at 1-825-977-4382 or 1-825-977-1462.  We wish to thank all of our partners and the Barrhead Reception Centre for all their help.

Reminder to evacuees that there is currently no re-entry into the community at this time. The evacuation order is still in full effect.

The information on the fire given in our updates comes directly from Alberta Wildfire who briefs our Incident Command Post.

Note: Highway 33 North of Swan Hills to the Highway 2 intersection (Kinuso Corner) remains closed by Alberta Transportation due to the SWF 057 fire North of Town.