Obed Area Fire,

Yellowhead County,

12:28 PM UPDATE – April 17, 2024

The most recent AB Wildfire update shows EWF015 north of Obed Lake is now classified as Under Control. Full details at https://srd.web.alberta.ca/edson-area-update

7:00 PM UPDATE – April 16, 2024

The most recent AB Wildfire update shows EWF015 north of Obed Lake is now classified as being held. Full details at https://srd.web.alberta.ca/edson-area-update

1: 00 PM, April 16, 2024

Yellowhead County Fire responded to a reported wildland fire north of the intersection of Swanson Road and Emerson Road in the Obed area of Yellowhead County. On arrival, it was determined that there was pipeline involvement. Yellowhead County worked with the gas company to shut the pipeline in. There is no more leaking gas. Yellowhead County is currently working with Alberta Wildfire to extinguish the remaining wildland fire. The cause of the fire is under investigation. There is no threat to the public, and crews continue to work on the scene, continuing containment and extinguishment of the remaining fire. Yellowhead County will post updates at yhcounty.ca and the Yellowhead County Facebook page.