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Critical - Alberta Emergency Alert - Wildfire Alert in Yellowhead County between Evansburg and Wildwood north of Highway 16. Updated
Jun 22, 2021 at 09:46 PM
From: Alberta Emergency Management Agency
Issued: Jun 22, 2021 at 09:46 PM
History:
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- Alert: Jun 22, 2021 at 05:51 PM
- Update: Jun 22, 2021 at 05:57 PM
- Update: Jun 22, 2021 at 06:14 PM
- Update: Jun 22, 2021 at 06:59 PM
- Update: Jun 22, 2021 at 09:46 PM
Area: Yellowhead County
Description: There is a wildfire in Yellowhead County along Highway 16 between Evansburg and Wildwood. Residents along Highway 16, west of Highway 22, up to Highway 16A in the affected areas are being evacuated, including residents in the Lobstick Resort Area. All residents in this zone must evacuate immediately.
Instruction: Highway 16 is closed in both directions from Highway 22 to Wildwood due to wildfire. Visibility may be reduced in the area due to smoke. Please follow the direction of local authorities and visit www.511.alberta.ca An Evacuation Centre is being set up at the Evansburg Arena in Evansburg. The Emergency Information number for residents 1-833-334-4630. For preparedness information visit www.alberta.ca/wildfires
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