Saddle Hills County issues evacuation order for Blueberry Mountain area

Jun 10, 2025 | 6:46 AM

A fire that was first detected on May 22 in the Grande Prairie Forest Area (GWF028) has increased in activity and size due to dry and windy conditions.

It is located approximately 7 km from Moonshine Lake Provincial Park and is estimated to be 300 hectares in size.

On Monday at 6:52 p.m., Saddle Hills County issued an evacuation order for those residing in the Blueberry Mountain area.

An evacuation order is in place for everyone located between Range Road 95 and Highway 725, and Township Road 794 and 810, including Moonshine Lake Provincial Park. All those in the area should evacuate immediately.

The following areas are on an evacuation alert, between:

Range Road 95 and Highway 725, and Township Road 802 and Township Road 810
Range Road 95 and Highway 725, and Township 794 and Highway 49
Township Road 802 and Highway 49, and Highway 725 and Range Road 82

Anyone in these areas should be prepared to evacuate within one hour.

An Evacuation Centre has been set up at the Blueberry Mountain Hall, located at the Highway 680 and Range Road 82 intersection.

Photo courtesy Saddle Hills County.

Alberta Wildfire says they are actively responding to this fire with ground crews, heavy equipment, and aircraft. The fire was caused by lightning.

Highway 725 currently remains open, although the public is urged to avoid the area to allow emergency crews to work safely.

Updates and more information will be provided on Saddle Hills County’s website.

by Erika Rolling