This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. The MD of Greenview has updated a Wildfire Alert.

Critical: Wildfire - Parts of Alberta

Updated May 15, 2023 at 13:00 HRS

Source: Alberta Emergency Management Agency

Issued: May 15, 2023 at 13:00 HRS

History:

- Alert: May 05, 2023 at 15:23 HRS
- Update: May 05, 2023 at 16:40 HRS
- Update: May 13, 2023 at 14:22 HRS
- Update: May 13, 2023 at 19:41 HRS
- Update: May 13, 2023 at 19:46 HRS
- Update: May 14, 2023 at 14:15 HRS
- Update: May 15, 2023 at 13:00 HRS
- Update: May 16, 2023 at 12:50 HRS
- Update: May 18, 2023 at 09:13 HRS
- Update: May 20, 2023 at 11:33 HRS
- Update: May 21, 2023 at 15:26 HRS
- Update: May 21, 2023 at 19:10 HRS
- Update: May 22, 2023 at 15:04 HRS
- Update: May 22, 2023 at 15:08 HRS
- Update: May 23, 2023 at 17:21 HRS
- Update: May 24, 2023 at 15:28 HRS

Description: This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. The MD of Greenview has updated a Wildfire Alert.

The Sturgeon Lake Fire Complex is currently burning West/North West of Valleyview. With worsening weather conditions, everyone in the affected area must evacuate immediately.

Area: This Evacuation Order has expanded. It is now in effect for everyone in the following area: Highway 49/RR 222 South to TWP RD 700, West to RR 240 and North to TWP RD 722 including Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation.

Affected areas (4):

Sturgeon Lake 154
Valleyview
Greenview No. 16
Sturgeon Lake 154A

Action to take:

If you are in the affected area, evacuate immediately
Gather pets, important documents and medication, enough food, water and supplies for at least 3 days
Evacuate to Grande Prairie
A reception center has been established at the Bonnetts Energy Centre located at 10017 99 Ave in Grande Prairie
https://alberta.ca/emergencyalert, local media for updates

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