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Grass fire under control after some homes evacuated in north Edmonton: fire officials

EDMONTON — Fire officials say a grass fire that caused the evacuation of some homes in northwest Edmonton is under control.

EDMONTON — Fire officials say a grass fire that caused the evacuation of some homes in northwest Edmonton is under control.

Rowan Anderson with Edmonton Fire Rescue Services says it responded to a call about the grass fire in the area of Anthony Henday Drive and 127 Street.

He says more than a dozen fire crews were at the scene and, after about three hours, some were able to leave.

He says homes in the Albany neighbourhood are no longer at risk.

The cause of the fire isn't known.

Anderson says there are no reports of injuries or property damage.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 24, 2023.

The Canadian Press

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