RCMP advise evacuation near Lodgepole wildfire
RCMP say high winds are a concern at wildfire near Lodgepole, and advising people leave the area.
Drayton Valley RCMP are warning about a wildfire burning near Lodgepole Alta,. about 30 kilometres outside of Drayton Valley.
They say the fire, estimated to be between 5 and 8 hectares in size, is burning near Range Road 91 and that high winds are a "major concern".
The fire is travelling northeast and that several homes in the area have been placed on short notice to evacuate.
RCMP are advising that people should evacuate the area.
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