A provincial state of emergency remains in effect due to numerous wildfires.
For wildfire related information, call the 24-hour info line at 310-4455 (available in 200+ languages) or visit alberta.ca/emergency.
Critical - This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. The County of Grande Prairie has updated a wildfire alert.
May 05, 2023 at 05:16 PM
From: County of Grande Prairie
Issued: May 05, 2023 at 05:16 PM
History:
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- Alert: May 05, 2023 at 04:22 PM
- Update: May 05, 2023 at 05:16 PM
- Update: May 06, 2023 at 11:31 AM
- Update: May 06, 2023 at 02:35 PM
- Update: May 10, 2023 at 08:47 PM
Area: The evacuation area has been expanded to include all residents from Township Road 710 south to the Wapiti River and Highway 40 to Range Road 73.
Description: There is an out of control wildfire that is threatening structures in the affected area.
Instruction: All residents between Township Road 710 to the Wapiti River and between Highway 40 and Range Road 73 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: Expanded-Evacuation-area.png, https://www.facebook.com/cogp1, https://twitter.com/CountyofGP, http://www.alberta.ca/emergencyalert, Broadcast Audio
