Wildfires spur evacuation alerts in Swan Hills, Alberta

Monday, May 26, 2025, 3:21 pm

A rapidly spreading wildfire near Swan Hills has forced emergency evacuation measures as authorities warn of a 1,606‐hectare blaze advancing toward oil well sites. Residents are urged to stay alert amid volatile northern Alberta conditions, with officials monitoring developments closely.

edmontonjournal.com / Town of Swan Hills ordered evacuated because of wildfire

Officials say the Edith Lake wildfire is classified as out of control and is estimated to be 20 square kilometres in size.

ledevoir.com / Deux régions du nord de l’Alberta en état d’alerte en raison de feux de forêt

Des feux de forêt hors de contrôle se rapprochent de plus en plus de Swan Hills et de Hinton.

theglobeandmail.com / Northern Alberta residents on alert as multiple wildfires burn out of control

An emergency alert says no evacuation is currently required, but winds are likely to change and would force residents to flee

calgaryherald.com / Wildfires erupt near northern Alberta oil well sites

An evacuation notice has been issued for Swan Hills

globalnews.ca / Swan Hills on evacuation standby as wildfire threatens northern Alberta town

The wildfire broke out Sunday and as of Monday afternoon the 1,606-hectare blaze was about eight kilometres north of Swan Hills and five kilometres west of Highway 33.

thestar.com / Some residents in northern Alberta on alert as wildfires burn out of control

EDMONTON - Residents of two areas in northern Alberta are on alert as out-of-control wildfires burn closer and closer to their homes.

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