Evacuation Order & Alerts

The Evacuation Order has been expanded to include all those located between Twp Rd 794 and Hwy 49, between Rge Rd 94 and Rge Rd 85. An order is also in place for everyone located between Rge Rd 95 and Hwy 725, and Twp Rd 794 and Twp Rd 802, including Moonshine Lake Provincial Park. An Evacuation Centre has been established at the Blueberry Mountain Hall, located at Highway 680 and Range Road 82. Residents should bring all essential supplies, including documents, medications, and pet supplies, to last up to seven days.

The following areas are on an Evacuation Alert:

·       Between Range Road 95 and Highway 725, and Township Road 802 and Township Road 810.

·       Everyone outside of the Evacuation Zone, between Range Road 95 and Highway 725, and Township 794 and Highway 49.

·       Between Township Road 802 and Highway 49, and Highway 725 and Range Road 82.

Anyone in these areas should be prepared to evacuate within one hour.

Fire Ban - May 28, 2025

Due to the elevation in Fire Danger, lack of precipitation, and high outside temperatures, Saddle Hills County has issued a FIRE BAN, effective May 28, 2025. This includes all areas outside of the Grande Prairie Forest Protection Area, including private land, crown land, and recreational areas.

Now Prohibited

All outdoor wood fires, including designated fire pits, backyard fire pits, burning barrels, and any wood campfires on public or private land.

BBQ charcoal briquettes.

Fireworks and exploding targets.

Burning of brush piles, windrows, or other debris.

 

Allowed (with caution)

Propane/natural gas powered appliances

Open flame oil devices, such as turkey deep fryers and tiki torches.

Indoor wood fires, contained within a device with a chimney and a spark arrestor.

Off-Highway Vehicles.

 

All appliances must be CSA approved and used per manufaturer's standards.

This FIRE BAN will remain in place until conditions improve.

If you see a wildfire, report it immediately by calling 9-1-1 or 310-FIRE.

Blueberry Mountain Wildfire (GWF028) Update

By Saddle Hills County - June 10, 2025

Saddle Hills County issued a State of Local Emergency at 6:25 p.m., on June 9, 2025, due to an Out of Control wildfire burning in the Blueberry Mountain area.

Wildfire GWF028 was first reported on May 22, 2025, and is located 7 km northwest of Moonshine Lake, creeping southeast. Alberta Wildfire and local fire crews are actively responding, with both ground crews and aircraft.

An Evacuation Order is in place for anyone located between Range Road 95 and Highway 725, and Township Road 794 and Township Road 802, including Moonshine Lake Provincial Park. An Evacuation Centre has been established at the Blueberry Mountain Hall, located at Highway 680 and Range Road 82. Residents should bring all essential supplies, including documents, medications, and pet supplies, to last up to seven days.

The following areas are on an Evacuation Alert, between:

  • Range Road 95 and Highway 725, and Township Road 802 and Township Road 810.
  • Range Road 95 and Highway 725, and Township 794 and Highway 49.
  • Township Road 802 and Highway 49, and Highway 725 and Range Road 82.

Anyone in these areas should be prepared to evacuate within one hour.

Highway 725 currently remains open, although the public is urged to avoid the area to allow emergency crews to work safely.

For those with livestock, Saddle Hills County has compiled a list of feed, hauling, and equipment handling contacts, here. 

Anyone requiring assistance should contact Saddle Hills County, at (780) 864-3760. More updates will be provided, as available.

 

 

Contact Us

Saddle Hills
Junction of Hwy 49 & Secondary Hwy 725
RR1, Spirit River AB
T0H 3G0
T. 780-864-3760
Fax 780-864-3904
Toll-free 1-888-864-3760
frontdesk@saddlehills.ab.ca

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