Wildfire Evacuates Historic Farmhouse
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Evacuations follow loss as wildfire burns in Sturgeon County
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Redwater River Ranch burned up in wildfire at Redwater Provincial Recreation Area , 60 km northeast of Edmonton .
Extreme fire behaviour and treetop-hopping blazes led to wider evacuations of people and livestock around the area.
The fire was reported by an off-road quad rider who called 911 on Saturday evening from out in the recreation area.
By Wednesday afternoon , the fire covered about 1,500 hectares with a 28-kilometre perimeter.
Sturgeon County Mayor Alanna Hnatiw said it’s been a tireless fight against some really difficult conditions.
A reception centre for evacuees was relocated to the Morinville Leisure Centre .
A resident support help line was set up at 587-200-3068 .
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