This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. Yellowhead County has updated the wildfire alert and expanded the evacuation zone around Wildwood and Lobstick.

Description: This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. Yellowhead County has updated the wildfire alert and expanded the evacuation zone around Wildwood and Lobstick.

The fire north of Highway 16 near Wildwood and Lobstick will change directions and move south toward Wildwood today.

Affected areas (1):

• Yellowhead County

Action to take:

• Everyone in the impacted area must evacuate immediately, including everyone in Wildwood and areas surrounding Chip Lake
• If you are unsure if you should evacuate, call 1-833-334-4630
• Bring important documents, medication, food, water and supplies for at least 3 days
• Take pets with you
• A reception centre has been setup at the Edson and District Leisure Centre, at 10421 49 Street in Edson
• Evacuation maps are attached to this alert
• For updates, stay tuned to www.alberta.ca/emergencyalert and local media for updates.

Additional information:

• Yellowhead-Evacuation-Zone-Scetch.png
• https://511.alberta.ca/#:Alerts
• https://yhcounty.ca/
• http://www.facebook.com/yellowheadcounty
• https://www.alberta.ca/BePrepared
• Broadcast Audio

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