A full Fire Ban is in effect throughout Thorhild County. Current conditions are considered extreme. The following are prohibited: all outdoor burning, the use of explosive targets, and the discharge of fireworks. All forms of vehicles can be a serious source of ignition in extreme conditions. Use caution when working or driving in grassy areas.

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Thorhild County Update - May 9, 2025 2:23 p.m.

Event Description:

An Advisory Alert remains in effect for the Southeast portion of Thorhild County, between TWP Rd 590 (Correction Line) and the TWP Rd 580 (Sturgeon County Boundary) between Rge Rd 203 & Rge Rd 221 including the Hamlet of Radway.

The wildfire in the Redwater Provincial Recreation Area remains active.

Residents in the affected area may remain in their homes at this time but must be prepared to evacuate on short notice.

Alert Area: This alert is in effect for all residents in southeast portion Thorhild County, between TWP 590 (Correction Line) and the TWP 580 (Sturgeon County Boundary) between Rge Rd 203 & Rge Rd 221 including the Hamlet of Radway

Action to take:

Thorhild County has Fire Ban in effect

Be prepared to evacuate on short notice

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The evacuation order is no longer in effect. Evacuated residents are permitted to return to their homes as of 0900 hrs. Area: (The order is no longer in effect for Sturgeon County.)

May 13

This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. Sturgeon County has cancelled the evacuation order.

The evacuation order is no longer in effect. Evacuated residents are permitted to return to their homes as of 0900 hrs. Area: (The order is no longer in effect for Sturgeon County.)

May 12

This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. Sturgeon County has updated its wildfire alert.

The Evacuation Order remains in effect for everyone between Range Road 213 East to Range Road 203, and Township Road 580 and the North Saskatchewan River to the south. See attached map for details. Area: (The alert is in effect for Sturgeon County. )

May 12

This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. Sturgeon County's Wildfire Evacuation Order remains in effect. Alert Area Lifted.

The Alert Area is on the map in blue. This was the area advised to prepare for possible evacuation, including all areas located from Rge Rd 203 East to the North Sask River and all areas from Rge Rd 213 West to Rge Rd 223, and the Town of Redwater. This area is no longer “on alert” effective 16:45hrs/4:45PM on May 12, 2025. The Evacuation Order Area is on the map in red. This Evacuation Order remains in effect and includes all areas located from Rge Rd 213 East to Rge Rd 203, all areas located from Township Road 580 South to the North Sask River. Active fire response efforts continue in the evacuation area. Area: ( This area is no longer “on alert” effective 16:45hrs (4:45PM) May 12, 2025.)

May 11

This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. Sturgeon County's Wildfire Evacuation Order remains in effect.

The wildfire burning near the Redwater Rec Area remains out of control. Area: (The evacuation order remains in effect for everyone between Township Road 580 south to the North Saskatchewan River between Range Road 213 East to Range Road 203. See attached map for details.)