'A number of residence fires' in Wetaskiwin, say Mounties

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Excessive winds are difficult firefighters responding to a number of construction fires in Wetaskiwin, RCMP mentioned Sunday afternoon.

“Wetaskiwin RCMP are presently on scene at a number of residence fires on 46 Avenue between 54 Road and 55 Road,” a information launch from the Mounties acknowledged. “Resulting from excessive winds, the fires are spreading. The fireplace division is doing its finest to comprise the fires. RCMP are asking folks to keep away from the world. If evacuations are required, RCMP will go door to door.”

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Wetaskiwin is about 70 kilometres south of Edmonton.

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