Fire crews battle grass fire near Enoch, Alberta

Firefighters deal with grass fire near Enoch, Alberta. (Photo Credit: Siddi Chudal, CityNews)

Posted April 9, 2024 9:19 pm.

Wildfire season is underway in Alberta as fire crews responded to a large grass fire just west of Edmonton Tuesday afternoon.

Enoch RCMP said around 4:30 p.m., Mounties evacuated nearby residences surrounding the fire.

Firefighters were able to contain the fire and it was fully extinguished around 7:30 p.m.

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All the residents who were evacuated have been allowed to return home.

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