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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.
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Fire breaks out along Anthony Henday Drive in west Edmonton
Police said several businesses have been evacuated.
Edmonton fire said the flames later jumped 111 Avenue, fueled by high winds. Just before 3:30 p.m., police said 111 Avenue was closed from 184 Street to the Anthony Henday Drive, so those trying to access the freeway had to use other routes.
A fire in west Edmonton on Tuesday, May 6, 2025.
Courtesy: Dustin Strazza
Anthony Henday Drive was shut down in both directions at 100 Avenue/Stony Plain Road due to the thick smoke blowing across the freeway, according to 511 Alberta.
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Traffic was being rerouted and drivers in the area were told to expect delays.
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The fire comes as dry, hot weather combined with high winds pushed up the fire risk across Alberta.
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Tuesday’s fire is in the same area where a near-identical fire broke out two years ago.
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Thick plume of smoke as grass fire burns in west Edmonton
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