According to Alberta Wildfire, on Thursday, April 25, a new fire was reported west of the Hamlet of Fort Assiniboine; near the junction of Highways 33 and 661.
Officials say wildfire WWF016 was initially reported at around 5:45 p.m., and Alberta Wildfire crews were able to quickly get the fire under control with the assistance of County Fire Departments. Alberta Wildfire re-classified WWF016 as under control at around 10:00 p.m.
Officials say the cause of this fire is still under investigation.