Running wildfires have forced hundreds to flee from the Town of Gleichen.

Wheatland County, which sits east of the City of Airdrie, declared a local State of Emergency late tonight (October 17th) as wildfires continued to spread, threatening homes in Gleichen and Carseland.

Evacuees were asked to register at the Strathmore Civic Centre and Standard Community Hall.

More updates on the fire and evacuation notices will be put on Wheatland County's website.

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