Wildfire northwest of Edmonton being held, evacuation order still in effect

Wildfire in rural Alberta county being held, no timeline for evacuees to return home

WHITECOURT - A wildfire northwest of Edmonton that forced about 140 people from their homes is no longer classified as out of control.

Wildfire northwest of Edmonton being held, evacuation order still in effect

As of Wednesday afternoon, a wildfire that was burning out of control near the town of Whitecourt is being held.

Alberta Wildfire says Whitecourt Forest Area wildfire being held, evacuees get update

Evacuees impacted by the Whitecourt Forest Area wildfire in Woodlands County heard the latest from Alberta Wildfire on the morning of Wednesday, May 13.

Wildfire that triggered evacuation near Whitecourt, Alta. now classified as being held

A wildfire which has forced hundreds of people from their homes near Whitecourt, Alta. is no longer expected to grown beyond its current boundaries — signaling a possible return home for more than 150 displaced families.

Wildfire evacuation order issued for county northwest of Edmonton

An evacuation order has been issued for residents of Woodlands County due to an out-of-control wildfire burning in the area.

About 140 Woodlands County families forced out of homes due to wildfire

The wildfire burning near Whitecourt appears to have shrunk a little overnight. Woodlands County Reeve Dave Kusch said it's unclear whether any homes have been damaged.