Yellowhead County declares state of local emergency as wildfire rages
Both the Yellowhead County and Parkland County wildfires continue to grow on Sunday.
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Both the Yellowhead County and Parkland County wildfires continue to grow on Sunday.
ENTWISTLE, Alta. — As some Albertans were being told to evacuate, or to be ready to flee to safety at a moment's notice due to multiple grass and brush fires in areas west and northwest of Edmonton, others were being allowed to return home.
The critical alerts advised people to collect important documents, medications, and enough food and water to be away for at least three days.
Bans in place in both Red Deer and Red Deer County
Several areas of Yellowhead County and Parkland County remained on mandatory evacuation alert Monday.