Alberta Emergency Alert - Wildfire Alert In The Hilda Area Of Cypress County Updated

Advisory: Wildfire - Parts of Alberta

Updated Oct 18, 2017 at 09:06 HRS

Source: Cypress County

Issued: Oct 18, 2017 at 09:06 HRS

History:

- 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
Cancel: Oct 18, 2017 at 13:08 HRS

Description: Alberta Emergency Alert - Wildfire Alert In The Hilda Area Of Cypress County Updated

The wildfire has been put out in the Hilda and Schuler areas of Cypress County. Cypress County Emergency Services and fire crews are still in the area, and on scene.

Within Cypress County, Highway 41 north is open to traffic in both directions. Various electric and gas utility companies are currently working to ensure that the affected area is safe. When it is safe to do so, the County will announce when the evacuated residents may return to their homes. For more traffic information, please go to Alberta Transportation's 511 Road Report website.

Area: Cypress County

Affected areas (3):

Cypress County
Medicine Hat
Redcliff

Action to take:

People travelling through or returning to the area are asked to take all necessary precautions, and to follow the directions of the local authorities
Otherwise, everyone else is asked to avoid the area

Additional information: