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.
Advisory - This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. The County of Grande Prairie has updated a wildfire alert.
May 06, 2023 at 05:59 PM
From: County of Grande Prairie
Issued: May 06, 2023 at 05:59 PM
History:
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- Alert: May 06, 2023 at 12:08 PM
- Update: May 06, 2023 at 05:59 PM
Area: The evacuation alert area has been expanded north to include everyone from Township Road 712 south to the Wapiti River. The alert is now in effect for all residents from Range Road 75 to Range Road 80 from Township Road 712 south to the Wapiti River. This includes Pipestone Creek area.
Description: There is an out of control wildfire nearby.
Instruction: Everyone in the affected area must prepare for a possible evacuation. Gather important documents, medications, food, water and important supplies, to be away from your home for 3 days. Prepare pets and livestock. Stay tuned to www.alberta.ca/emergencyalert and www.gprep.ca for updates.
Additional information: 2023-05-06-Expanded-Evacuation-Alert-Map-PM.png, https://www.countygp.ab.ca/, https://www.facebook.com/cogp1, https://twitter.com/CountyofGP, http://www.alberta.ca/emergencyalert
