Critical: Wildfire - Parts of Alberta
Updated Oct 17, 2017 at 20:15 HRS
Source: Special Areas Board
Issued: Oct 17, 2017 at 20:15 HRS
History:
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- Alert: Oct 17, 2017 at 17:41 HRS
- Update: Oct 17, 2017 at 20:07 HRS
- Update: Oct 17, 2017 at 20:15 HRS
Description: Alberta Emergency Alert - Wildfire Alert for Special Areas # 2, Village of Empress and surrounding Areas Updated
There is a serious fire which is affecting the Empress community. Village of Empress and the surrounding area are requested to evacuate immediately.
Residents to evacuate to the Bindloss community hall and register there.
Area: Special Area #2
Affected areas (3):
- Special Area No. 2
- Empress
- Hanna
Action to take:
- Evacuate immediately
- Avoid the area
- Follow the directions of local authorities
- Evacuate south of Empress to the Bindloss community center
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