Police are now evacuating homes in a hamlet of Marlboro in central Alberta and nearby areas as of Sunday, after wildfires have made their way to communities. So far RCMP says homes have been evacuated on both north and south sides of Highway 16, as several homes have been placed at risk. The Best Western Hotel in Edison, on 300 52nd street, has set up a reception centre for those who have had to flee their homes to escape the fires. Alberta’s wildfire website posted that the blaze covered 15 hectares as of 4:45p.m. MT on Sunday. For more details on the Alberta wildfires and to view footage, click the link below…
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