Wildfire north of Edmonton prompts emergency advisory

Residents on evacuation standby as wildfire blazes northeast of Edmonton - Edmonton

Sturgeon County officials declared a state of emergency Sunday, May 4, as three aerial firefighting helicopters, backed by ground crews, battled an out-of-control wildfire.

Out-of-control wildfire sparks Sturgeon County to declare state of local emergency

An out-of-control wildfire in Sturgeon County, Alta., has burned down one house, scattered animals and forced residents to standby ready to evacuate.

Wildfire north of Edmonton prompts emergency advisory

A wildfire broke out in Sturgeon County on Saturday prompting an emergency advisory from the province.