Emergency crews battle major grass and structure fire in Millet

Emergency crews battled a major grass and structure fire on the west end ofMillet, Alta., Sunday.

Flames taller than the trees in the area were visible along Millet roadways and cloudsof grey smoke could be seen far from the fire.

The blaze involved both brush and buildings, the Millet fire department said in a tweet, but it wasn't clear how many structures wereinvolved.

The department tweeted shortly after 5:30 p.m. Sunday that "the head of the fire has been stopped."Crews from Millet, Leduc, Mulhurst Bay and Wetaskiwin contained the fire to several areas by 7 p.m.

"The trees and grass are very dry and [the] wind is picking up," the Millet Fire Department tweeted. "We are making progress but have a long fight ahead."

People are advised to stay away fromTower Road, Highway 616 and all areas west of the Millet Agriplex.

The town of Millet is about 40 kilometres south of Edmonton.