Update: As of 11 p.m. Saturday, officials say the fire has been extinguished. However, air crews will continue to monitor the situation for the next few days.
County Regional Fire Service crews are is battling two wildfires south of Range Road 51 on the north bank of the Wapiti River.
Both fires, according to the county, are located south of the fireguard and are being actioned by Alberta Wildfire air tankers. County fire crews are working on gaining access by ground.
The fires are located in the Wapiti trails area, and the public is urged to asked to steer clear of the area to allow aircraft and firefighters the room to work. The two fires are close in proximity to each other, and there is currently no threat to the public.
