Critical: Wildfire - Parts of Alberta
Updated May 05, 2023 at 05:03 PM
Source: Peerless Trout First Nation
Issued: May 05, 2023 at 05:03 PM
History:
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- Alert: May 05, 2023 at 01:04 PM
- Update: May 05, 2023 at 05:03 PM
- Update: May 05, 2023 at 05:14 PM
- Update: May 12, 2023 at 10:00 AM
Description: This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. The Kee Tas Kee Now Tribal Council is issuing an evacuation order
There is currently a wildfire east of the communities and due to current weather conditions ALL community members of Whitefish River and Atikameg must evacuate.
Area: The affected areas are the communities of Whitefish River and Atikameg, Alberta
Affected areas (2):
- Utikoomak Lake 155A
- Utikoomak Lake 155
Action to take:
- Residents should leave now
- Please take only essentials and follow the the 72 hour Emergency Kit guidelines
- Reception centre is located at the Town of Slave Lake office 10 main street Slave Lake
- Highway 88 is closed so residents must use highway 750 to Highway 2
- Please follow directions of authorities and watch for updates on community social media
- If you need assistance please call 780-805-9495
Additional information: