19-05-2019 20:50 via edmonton.ctvnews.ca

Fire near Edson prompts evacuation order in neighbouring community

A wildfire burning out of control west of Edson, Alta., has forced several residents of a nearby community to evacuate.  Edson RCMP are evacuating Marlboro residents along the north and south side of Highway 16. Mounties say several homes are at risk from the blaze due to the fire jumping the highway and burning on both sides of the road. Traffic is being stopped on Highway 16 and is impassible due to smoke and zero visibility.In a post to social media, Edson Mayor Kevin Zahara said th
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