Saddle Hills County has broadened its evacuation order as wildfire activity in the Blueberry Mountain area continues to escalate.

At 6:31 p.m. on June 11, the Central Peace Regional Emergency Management Agency issued a critical update expanding the evacuation zone to now include all areas between Township Road 804 and Highway 49, from Range Road 100 to Range Road 95.

Residents within this newly identified area are required to evacuate immediately.

For those needing assistance, help is available by calling 780-864-2031. Ongoing updates and information can be found on the Saddle Hills County website.

Wildfire threat prompts expanded evacuation order in Saddle Hills County

June 11, 2025

The evacuation zone in Saddle Hills County has widened once again as crews battle an out-of-control wildfire in the Blueberry Mountain region.

At 12:07 p.m. on June 10, the Central Peace Regional Emergency Management Agency updated its order to include all residents between Township Road 794 and Highway 49, stretching from Range Road 94 to Range Road 85. This is in addition to the area previously under order between Range Road 95 and Highway 725, and Township Road 794 to 802 — including Moonshine Lake Provincial Park.

All affected residents are instructed to evacuate immediately. An evacuation centre is operating at Blueberry Mountain Hall, located at Highway 680 and Range Road 82.

Those living in areas under evacuation alert should be ready to leave within one hour of notice. Officials urge evacuees to bring essential items such as important documents, medications and pet supplies, and to prepare to be away from home for up to seven days.

More information is available on the Saddle Hills County website.

Wildfire evacuation zone expands again in Blueberry Mountain area

June 10, 2025

Saddle Hills County has further expanded its evacuation order as the wildfire near Blueberry Mountain continues to grow.

As of 11:40 a.m. on June 10, residents in two newly defined zones must leave immediately:

• Between Township Road 794 and Highway 49, from Range Road 94 to Range Road 85

• Between Range Road 95 and Highway 725, and Township Road 794 to 802, including Moonshine Lake Provincial Park

An evacuation centre remains open at Blueberry Mountain Hall, located at the junction of Highway 680 and Range Road 82. Those in areas currently under evacuation alert should be ready to leave within one hour of notification.

Evacuees are asked to bring essential items such as important documents, medications and supplies for pets, with the expectation of being away for up to seven days.

Evacuation order expanded for Blueberry Mountain wildfire

June 9, 2025

Saddle Hills County has expanded its evacuation order as an out-of-control wildfire continues to threaten the Blueberry Mountain area.

As of 10:13 p.m. on June 9, everyone located between Range Road 95 and Highway 725, and between Township Road 794 and Township Road 802 — including Moonshine Lake Provincial Park — must evacuate immediately. An evacuation centre is open at Blueberry Mountain Hall, at Highway 680 and Range Road 82.

Several surrounding areas are now under evacuation alert. Residents in the following zones are advised to be ready to leave within one hour:

• Between Range Road 95 and Highway 725, and Township Road 802 to 810

• Between Range Road 95 and Highway 725, and Township Road 794 to Highway 49

• Between Township Road 802 and Highway 49, and Highway 725 to Range Road 82

Evacuees are asked to bring essential supplies, including important documents, medications and pet items, for up to seven days.

Evacuation ordered for Blueberry Mountain area in Saddle Hills County

June 9, 2025

Residents in the Blueberry Mountain area of Saddle Hills County are under a mandatory evacuation order as an out-of-control wildfire continues to threaten the region.

The evacuation order, issued by the Central Peace Regional Emergency Management Agency, affects everyone located between Range Road 95 and Highway 725, and between Township Road 794 and Township Road 810. Moonshine Lake Provincial Park is also included in the evacuation zone.

An evacuation centre has been established at Blueberry Mountain Hall, located at Highway 680 and Range Road 82. Evacuees are asked to bring essential items, including medications, important documents and pet supplies, to last up to seven days.

For the latest updates, visit saddlehills.ab.ca.