Critical: Wildfire
Updated Oct 17, 2017 at 08:37 PM
Source: Cypress County
Issued: Oct 17, 2017 at 08:37 PM
History:
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- Alert: Oct 17, 2017 at 08:00 PM
- Update: Oct 17, 2017 at 08:37 PM
- Update: Oct 17, 2017 at 11:31 PM
- Update: Oct 18, 2017 at 09:06 AM
- Update: Oct 18, 2017 at 11:27 AM
- Update: Oct 18, 2017 at 01:07 PM
Description: Alberta Emergency Alert - Wildfire Alert In The Hilda Area Of Cypress County Updated
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. Residents are now being asked to evacuate to the Cypress County Office in the hamlet of Dunmore.
Residents need to sign in upon arrival at the County office and provide their name, phone number, address, and if they have a place to stay.
Action to take:
- The residents of Hilda are asked to evacuate immediately
- Residents should go to the emergency reception center at the Cypress County office by traveling south on Range Road 11 to Township Road 162
- Then, travel to Highway 41
- Please take all necessary precautions as visibility is poor
- Please follow the direction of local authorities.
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