Updated 5:20 p.m.

Updates on the Alberta Emergency Alberta on the fire affecting the Chimney Rock Road area of the MD of Ranchlands.

A mandatory evacuation order has been issued for residents on all of Chimney Rock Road and south to Highway 520 on the west side of Highway 22, in the MD of Racnhland.

Residents north of Chimney Rock Road to Highway 533 on the west side of Highway 22 are to leave.

Residents evacuating are asked to call the MD of Ranchlands Office at 403-646-3131.

A wildfire alert was issued just before noon October 25th for the MD of Ranchland.

The fire in is being fuelled by high winds.

Fire resources are actively working on or near Highway 22.

Highway 22 is closed to the public between Highway 533 and Highway 3.

 

 UPDATES: Highway 22 North of Jct Hwy 3 to Jct Hwy 520

Due to reduced visibility by smoke, Highway 22 from Highway 533 to Highway 3, south of Chain Lakes the road is closed due to the growing grass fire in the area.

Reduced visibility due to smoke. Drive with caution.

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