Looking west from Cottonwood Park to reserve fire -- LNN

By Dori Modney /LethbridgeNewsNow

Multiple grass fires across South-west Alberta shut down Highways and force evacuations

Mar 28, 2021 | 5:27 PM

LETHBRIDGE, AB. — From Alberta Emergency Alert as of 4:30 pm.

There is an out-of-control wildfire that is moving NE of Claresholm and moving very quickly, pushed by extreme winds.

There are grass fires east of Highway 2, located between Stavely and Fort MacLeod.

Prepare for possible evacuation. Take all necessary precautions. Follow the directions of local authorities. Visibility will be affected. Avoid the area.

Elsewhere, Vulcan RCMP is assisting in the evacuation of Carmangay and remind motorists that Highway 520 east of Claresholm is still closed and drivers are to stay clear of Highway 23 between Barons and Carmangay.

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Highway 2 south from Claresholm is now open.

Residents south of Champion are being evacuated.

There is also a grass fire on the Blood Reserve and smoke is impacting west Lethbridge. Highway 509 is closed to traffic.

Residents of the Fort Whoop-Up area on the east end of the Blood Reserve have been evacuated. A temporary emergency shelter has been set up at the Multi-purpose building in Standoff.

As well, there is a grass fire at the MD of Willow Creek near the County’s Borders. Fire crews from several municipalities are working to control the fires.

Crews are also on-scene of a house fire at Ryerson Road West and Trent Road West.

Active Burn Permits for the County of Lethbridge are all cancelled until the wind subsides.