According to Alberta Wildfire, on Wednesday, April 24, a new fire was reported in the Woodlands County area, southwest of the town of Whitecourt, near the McLeod River.
Officials say the 0.01-hectare fire was reported at around 11:30 a.m. and Wildfire Alberta air crews were able to respond quickly to keep the fire classified as Under Control.
The cause of this fire is still under investigation.