A wildfire burning near Canmore for the last month is now out of control with the Municipal District of Bighorn west of Calgary near the mountain parks declaring a state of local emergency.

The fire is about 20 kilometres west of the hamlet of Benchlands.

The fire started in the Devil's Head forest reserve when a campfire was left unattended.

Alberta Emergency Alert says some area residents should prepare to evacuate.

Summer village of Waiparous
Benchlands
Richard's and Pears Road
Ghost Country Place
West Jamieson Road

Residents can go to the MD of Bighorn Website for more information.

The area around the Devil's Head is closed and will remain that way until it's safe to re-open the area.

 

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