ÎYÂRHE NAKODA – An out-of-control grass fire has prompted the closure of the Highway 1A between Range Road 60, near Ghost Lake, and Morley Road (Highway 1X) on Tuesday afternoon (Feb. 25).
East bound traffic is being re-routed on Highway 1X to the Trans-Canada Highway and west bound traffic is being turned around to Cochrane.
"Please avoid the area to allow first responders to safely respond," stated an RCMP press release.
Cochrane RCMP advised they are on scene and the fire department along with Volker Stevin are responding.
Hwy1A between Ghost Lake and Hwy1X (Morley Road) - CLOSED due to a grass fire. Use an alternate route. (2:51pm) #ABRoads #yyctraffic
— 511 Alberta (@511Alberta) February 25, 2025
The fire is estimated to be four hectares in size and the cause is currently unknown.
The Outlook will update the story when new information becomes available.
