The Fallen Timber Wildfire 25 km west of Water Valley is no longer out of control.
The status has changed to being held, according to Alberta Wildfire.
The wildfire is not expected to grow beyond pre-determined boundaries, given the current resources and anticipated weather.
At its peak the wildfire encompassed 110 hectares and after six days of fighting the blaze, they have been able to reduce it to 65.4 hectares.
About 90 per cent of the perimeter of the fire is now contained with hose line or dozer guard.
Active suppression continues on this active wildfire in the coming days.
The MD of Bighorn continues to have an evacuation order in place for the vicinity of the wildfire.
Please check Alberta 511 for updated road closure information. Currently, road closures are in effect on Highway 579 (Harold Creek Road), Highway 40, Burnt Timber Road, and Stud Creek Road.
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