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Advisory - Alberta Emergency Alert - Wildfire Alert In Southeast Cypress County
Jul 24, 2019 at 06:34 PM
From: Cypress County
Issued: Jul 24, 2019 at 06:34 PM
History:
- Alert: Jul 24, 2019 at 06:34 PM
Area: Cypress County
Description: There is a wildfire south of Highway 1, and east of the Graburn Road in the vicinity south of the hamlet of Walsh.
The wildfire is burning approximately 8 kilometres south of Highway 1 and along the east side of the Graburn Road south of the hamlet of Walsh, and is burning in the direction towards the Cypress County and Saskatchewan border. Cypress County Emergency and Fire Services are presently on scene. As a result of smoke and high wind velocities, visibility in this area is reduced. Go to www.511.alberta.ca for up to date Road Report information.
Instruction: Visibility will be affected. Traffic is advised to avoid the area. Please follow the directions of local authorities.
Additional information: Broadcast Audio
