Critical: Wildfire - Parts of Alberta
Issued Oct 17, 2017 at 20:00 HRS
Source: Cypress County
Issued: Oct 17, 2017 at 20:00 HRS
History:
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- Alert: Oct 17, 2017 at 20:00 HRS
- Update: Oct 17, 2017 at 20:37 HRS
- Update: Oct 17, 2017 at 23:31 HRS
- Update: Oct 18, 2017 at 09:06 HRS
- Update: Oct 18, 2017 at 11:27 HRS
- Update: Oct 18, 2017 at 13:07 HRS
Description: Alberta Emergency Alert - Wildfire Alert In The Hilda Area Of Cypress County
There is a serious fire which is now moving towards the hamlet of Hilda in Cypress County which is located east of Highway 41 north.
The wildfire from earlier in the day is now moving in the direction of Hilda.
Area: Cypress County
Affected areas (3):
- Cypress County
- Medicine Hat
- Redcliff
Action to take:
- The residents of Hilda are asked to evacuate immediately
- Residents should go to the emergency reception center in the hamlet of Schuler by traveling south on Range Road 11 to Township Road 162
- Then, travel into Schuler along Township Road 162
- Please take all necessary precautions as visibility is poor
- Please follow the direction of local authorities
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