Edmonton Area Wildfires Disrupt Roadway Traffic

April 19, 2025, 4:20 pm

Wildfire incidents in the Edmonton region led to emergency closures of critical roadways. One report detailed a grass fire east of the city that forced the RCMP to shut down a section of the ring road, while another described a Saturday wildfire that prompted officials to close Anthony Henday Drive near Sherwood Park. These events highlight the challenges faced by local authorities in managing rapidly spreading fires and ensuring public safety by advising residents to avoid affected areas.

thestar.com / Visitor buildings burn in grass fire that swept Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village

EDMONTON - Firefighters who battled a wind-fanned grass fire that spread to the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village east of Edmonton managed to save the historic structures at the open-air museum, but provincial officials say the visitor centre buildings were lost.

winnipegfreepress.com / Visitor buildings burn in grass fire that swept Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village

edmontonjournal.com / Saturday wildfire prompts closure of Anthony Henday Drive near Sherwood Park

"The fire is spreading rapidly, aided by current wind conditions, and more closures are to be expected. The public is asked to please avoid the area and plan your travels accordingly."

globalnews.ca / Grass fire east of Edmonton closes section of city’s ring road

The RCMP said officers were alerted to the fire just before 12:30 p.m.

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