A wildfire burns west of Saprae Creek, as seen from the air, on April 21, 2024. Image by Alberta Wildfire
The wildfire burning near Saprae Creek in Northern Alberta is now considered under control.
The blaze began on April 21st prompting an evacuation alert to be issued for Saprae Creek Estates.
Alberta Wildfire announced on Tuesday that the wildfire was held and no larger than 67 hectares. At its peak, the wildfire burned across 90 hectares of land. The fire is roughly 4.5 kilometers from Saprae Creek.
The wildfire started Sunday southeast of Fort McMurray, on the south side of the Clearwater River.
Alberta Wildfire says the risk for wildfires in the Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo area is “very high.” The region is under a fire advisory that issues fire permits on a case-by-case basis. Existing permits remain valid, but renewals are not guaranteed.
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