Rocky View County (RVC) emergency crews responded to a wildfire northwest of Calgary - east of Lochend Road, near Woodland Road, on Saturday, May 3.
The fire began at approximately 3:40 p.m. and quickly grew in size to approximately 1.5 hectares.
Three RVC fire stations were on scene, alongside aid from Cochrane Fire Services, Calgary Fire Department, and Alberta Forestry.
A rotary helicopter with a water bucket also assisted ground crews to extinguish the blaze.
All residents in the area were accounted for and no evacuation orders were required. No homes or primary structures were lost, although several were threatened. One outbuilding was lost earlier in the response.
Crews remained on scene for several hours in order to fully extinguish the fire and monitor for hot spots.
RCMP and County Peace Officers managed traffic which caused some interruptions for commuters on Saturday night.
The fire was fully extinguished by 10:30 p.m. and one bush buggy remained on site overnight to monitor for hot spots.
"We extend our sincere thanks to the public for quickly reporting the fire and giving emergency crews space to operate safely," Rocky View County shared on Facebook. "We also thank our partner agencies for their professional and effective response."
A total of 14 apparatuses were involved in the response.
As of publication, there have been 258 extinguished wildfires in Alberta so far this year and 12 that are currently active.
Conditions remain dry across much of the region with gusty winds and little precipitation expected to continue.
A fire advisory remains in effect for both east and east RVC, meaning permit burning in the county is band until further notice. Exceptions include indoor fireplaces, incinerators, burning barrels, camp stoves, barbecues, and recreational camp fires.
If anyone encounters a wildfire, call 310-FIRE (3473), which is available toll free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
