This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. Big Lakes County is issuing a Wildfire Alert result in an Evacuation Order.

Description: This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. Big Lakes County is issuing a Wildfire Alert result in an Evacuation Order.

A wildfire is moving northwest through the Banana Belt area. If you are in the affected area, you must evacuate immediately.

Affected areas (1):

• Big Lakes

Action to take:

• Gather pets, important documents and medication, and enough food, water, and supplies for at least 3 days
• Everyone evacuating should go to the Elks Rodeo Hall north of the Town of High Prairie at 74508 on Highway 749 to register
• Bring RV's if you have them as camping is available on-site at the Elks Rodeo Hall
• Stay tuned to www.alberta.ca/emergencyalert and local media for updates.

Additional information:

• https://www.alberta.ca/emergencyalert
• https://www.alberta.ca/BePrepared
• https://biglakescounty.ca/
• Broadcast Audio

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