A fire in west Edmonton could be seen far and wide early Tuesday afternoon.
A plume of thick, black smoke was seen across the city from the fire that appeared to be originating from an area near the west leg of Anthony Henday Drive, north of Stony Plain Road.
Edmonton Fire Rescue Services said it received reports of a brush/grass fire near 186 Street and 104 Avenue at 12:30 p.m.
Fire crews arrived on scene at 12:35 p.m. and said as of 1:20 p.m., they remain hard at work to bring the fire under control.
As of publishing, no evacuation orders had been issued.
Anthony Henday Drive northbound was shut down at 100 Avenue/Stony Plain Road due to the thick smoke blowing across the freeway, according to 511 Alberta.
NB AHD at 100Ave (west leg) in Edmonton – CLOSED due to smoke in the area. Drive with caution or consider an alt-route. NB AHD is currently being rerouted onto 100Ave. Expect delays in the area. (1:29pm) #ABRoads
— 511 Alberta (@511Alberta) May 6, 2025
Traffic was being rerouted and drivers in the area were told to expect delays.
Global News has reached out to police for more info.
Tuesday’s fire is in the same area where a near-identical fire broke out two years ago.
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