According to the agency, the “Cloverdale fire” is still not contained and now exceeds 3,700 hectares in size. The fire had grown overnight, according to SPSA Vice-President of Operations Steve Roberts. The growth continues to the east and northeast, and the fire has crossed highway 55. Roberts reported that the Public Safety Agency has put in an incident management team, Which is a group of specialists that are specifically assigned to manage this fire incident. They are working in a unified command structure with Prince Albert Fire Department, who are leading the protection of the housing acreages in the area that are being impacted.
PRINCE ALBERT A wildfire near Prince Albert spanning about 3,700 hectares forced several families from their homes, wondering if and when they’ll be able to return. Tammy Chandler and her husband first noticed the flames – which eventually expanded to become the Cloverdale fire – at around 3 p.m. on Monday. They live on the south side of Highway 55 northeast of the city. Although the fire is now east of their home, Chandler said the city told her Wednesday morning that it will be at least another 24 hours before they can return. The couple is staying at the Holiday Inn Express in the meantime.
By Drew Postey
Photo City of Prince Albert.
A wildfire burning northeast of Prince Albert has forced some to evacuate the area.
A state of emergency was also declared during a special city council meeting early Monday evening.
The blaze is forcing those north of Highway 55, across from the airport east of Cloverdale Road and west of Honeymoon Road to evacuate.
A State of Emergency has been declared due to the fire northeast of the city. Please avoid the area https://t.co/EWB5isLj35
Motorists were also being asked to stay away from Highway 55 east near Pulp Haul Road, as crews worked to get residents in the area out.
The City of Prince Albert made the declaration following a special city council meeting Monday evening.
Author of the article: Peter Lozinski • Prince Albert Daily Herald
Publishing date: May 17, 2021 • 5 hours ago • 2 minute read • Helicopters, ground crews, tankers and heavy equipment operators were called in on May 17, 2021 to battle a large fire burning northeast of Prince Albert. An emergency alert was sent out for those in the areas, and several evacuations were ordered. (Michael Oleksyn / Prince Albert Daily Herald) jpg
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Helicopters, grounds crews, air tanker groups and heavy equipment operators were called to battle a growing fire northeast of Prince Albert that forced the city to declare a state of emergency.