Anthony Henday reopened near Sherwood Park as grass fire deemed under control

Grass fire near Anthony Henday Drive near Sherwood Park. (Photo Courtesy: Alberta RCMP)

By CityNews Staff

Posted April 19, 2025 1:47 pm.

Last Updated April 20, 2025 11:27 am.

Alberta RCMP says Anthony Henday Drive has been reopened after it was closed for a couple of hours Saturday afternoon, due to a grass fire between Edmonton and Sherwood Park.

Mounties say they were informed of the grass fire around 12:25 p.m.

Grass fire near Anthony Henday Drive near Sherwood Park. (Photo Courtesy: Alberta RCMP)

As a result, Edmonton’s ring road, along with most connecting roads and highways, were closed between Baseline Road and Wye Road.

Around 2:15 p.m., Mounties extended to closure range to Highway 16 and Wye Road, as the fire continued to spread, being helped by wind conditions.

Around 3:15 p.m., RCMP said the fire was deemed under control, which allowed for Anthony Henday Drive to be reopened.

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