Critical: Wildfire - Yellowhead County
Updated May 05, 2023 at 02:43 PM
Source: Yellowhead County
Issued: May 05, 2023 at 02:43 PM
History:
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- Alert: May 04, 2023 at 08:22 PM
- Update: May 05, 2023 at 02:43 PM
Description: This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. Yellowhead County has updated the Evacuation Order for immediate evacuation for the east part of Yellowhead County.
Evacuation Order for immediate evacuation for the east part of Yellowhead County. Fire conditions have increased. If you have not left, you must leave immediately. Head west on Highway 16 to get to the reception centre in Edson. Fire has jumped the River from Parkland in Yellowhead County and is moving fast in a westerly direction.
Affected areas (1):
- Yellowhead County
Action to take:
- Evacuate the area
- Go to Yellowhead County’s Facebook page or www.yhcounty.ca for information
- Call 1-833-334-4630 for assistance.
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