Gleeshen (Gleichen) and Carseland Wheatland County Updated

Critical: Wildfire - Parts of Alberta (Updated Oct 17, 2017 at 20:26 HRS)

Critical: Wildfire - Parts of Alberta

Updated Oct 17, 2017 at 20:26 HRS

Source: Wheatland County

Issued: Oct 17, 2017 at 20:26 HRS

Description: Gleeshen (Gleichen) and Carseland Wheatland County Updated

Wheatland County has declared a State of Local Emergency. Several Running Wildfires. Community of Gleeshen (Gleichen)is being evacuated. Residents in areas surrounding Carseland and East to Gleeshen (Gleichen) are also affected by fires. Reception Centers are open at Strath more and Standard.

Fire crews on site. Reception centers are located at the Strath more Civic Center located at 120 Brent Boulevard. Also Standard Community Hall at 150 Yorick Avenue in Standard. Reception Center for pets is at Lord of All Lutheran Church in Strath more.

Area: Wheatland County

Affected areas (6):

  • Wheatland County
  • Strathmore
  • Hussar
  • Standard
  • Rockyford
  • Siksika 146

Action to take:

  • Gleeshen (Gleichen) residents evacuate now
  • Do not wait
  • Peace officers will be going door to door
  • Else where if you are near fire evacuate immediately to Strath more Civic Center or Standard Community Hall
  • Follow the directions of local authorities
  • More details on www.wheatlandcounty.ca

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