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Advisory - Alberta Emergency Alert - Wildfire Alert Updated
May 24, 2019 at 09:37 AM
From: Alberta Emergency Management Agency on behalf of Mackenzie County
Issued: May 24, 2019 at 09:37 AM
History:
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- Alert: May 20, 2019 at 01:21 PM
- Update: May 20, 2019 at 06:07 PM
- Update: May 22, 2019 at 12:46 PM
- Update: May 23, 2019 at 01:42 PM
- Update: May 24, 2019 at 09:37 AM
Area: Mackenzie #23
Description: Update 4: Wildfire smoke may reduce visibility making driving dangerous and could pose a health concern. The Town of High Level, the Dene Tha First Nation and areas of Mackenzie County remain evacuated due to wildfire.
Wildfire smoke may make driving hazardous and some roads are closed. Check 511.alberta.ca/region/Northern%20Alberta#:Alerts for more information on road conditions. More information is also available at www.mackenziecounty.com - www.wildfire.alberta.ca -www.highlevel.ca - the www.facebook.com/DeneThaFirstNation/ Facebook page and the Government of Alberta http://emergency.alberta.ca website. The public can also call 310-4455 from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM for wildfire related information.
Instruction: The public must remain out of evacuated zones, as there are fire crews and fire vehicles operating in the region. Visibility will be poor in certain areas so caution must be used. The public should remain inside and limit their exposure to smoke. Follow this alert for more information on the Town of High Level and Dene Tha situations.
Additional information: Broadcast Audio
