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

Advisory: Wildfire (Updated Oct 18, 2017 at 11:27 AM)

Advisory: Wildfire

Updated Oct 18, 2017 at 11:27 AM

Source: Cypress County

Issued: Oct 18, 2017 at 11:27 AM

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

The fire is out, but Cypress County Emergency Services and fire crews remain in the Hilda and Schuler area monitoring for hot spots and flare ups. Utility companies are in the area restoring electricity.

Within Cypress County, Highway 41 north is open to traffic in both directions. For more road information on the rest of Highway 41 further north, please go to Alberta Transportation's 511 Road Report website. Affected residents and property owners are advised that they may now return. However, it is undetermined as to when electricity will be fully restored in certain areas. Delays are to be expected in certain locations.

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.

Additional information:

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