This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. The County of Grande Prairie has issued a wildfire alert.

Description: This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. The County of Grande Prairie has issued a wildfire alert.

There is an out of control wildfire that is threatening structures in the affected area.

Area: This affects residents from Township Road 710 to the Wapiti River and Highway 40 to Range Road 72.

Affected areas (3):

• Grande Prairie
• Grande Prairie County No. 1
• Greenview No. 16

Action to take:

• All residents between Township Road 710 to the Wapiti River and between Highway 40 and Range Road 72 must evacuate immediately
• Evacuate using the nearest Range Road north toward the City of Grande Prairie
• Evacuees are to register at the Bonnets Energy Centre, 10017 99 Ave, Grande Prairie
• If you need help evacuating, call 1-825-606-5092
• Bring all important documents, medications, food, water and important supplies, to be away from your home for 3 days
• Bring your pets
• Stay tuned to www.alberta.ca/emergencyalert and www.countygp.ab.ca for updates

Additional information:

• Evacuation-area.png
• https://www.facebook.com/cogp1
• https://twitter.com/CountyofGP
• https://www.alberta.ca/emergencyalert
• Broadcast Audio

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