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Critical - Alberta Emergency Alert - Wildfire Alert Updated
Jun 18, 2019 at 05:56 PM
From: Alberta Emergency Management Agency On Behalf of Mackenzie County
Issued: Jun 18, 2019 at 05:56 PM
History:
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- Alert: Jun 17, 2019 at 05:31 PM
- Update: Jun 17, 2019 at 07:15 PM
- Update: Jun 17, 2019 at 11:05 PM
- Update: Jun 18, 2019 at 05:56 PM
Area: Mackenzie #23
Description: Update 3: A wildfire is advancing quickly towards the Hamlet of La Crete. Everyone still in the area must immediately evacuate.
An evacuation has been order for everyone in the Hamlet of La Crete and the rural area outside of the Hamlet east of Steep Hill Creek (Range Road 164), west of Range Road 150, south of the Peace River, north of Highway 697. After evacuating, register with the Mackenzie County Emergency Coordination Centre at 780-927-3718. Go to the following websites for more information and maps regarding these areas. More information is also available at www.facebook.com/Mackenzie-County-262409787134568/ for Mackenzie County residents. Check www.511.alberta.ca/region/Northern%20Alberta#:Alerts for more information on road conditions.
Instruction: Everyone in the Hamlet of La Crete and the impacted area must evacuate immediately. Persons evacuating this area should take their medication, blankets, sleeping bags, personal identification and documents if possible. Go to the County Facebook Page for more details. Listen to local media for more information.
Additional information: Broadcast Audio
