Critical: Wildfire - Parts of Alberta
Updated May 15, 2023 at 04:35 PM
Source: Yellowhead County
Issued: May 15, 2023 at 04:35 PM
History:
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- Alert: May 14, 2023 at 04:53 PM
- Update: May 15, 2023 at 04:35 PM
- Update: May 15, 2023 at 08:07 PM
- Update: May 16, 2023 at 05:31 PM
Description: This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. Yellowhead County has issued a Wildfire alert for east of Shining Bank Lake.
There is a wildfire east of Shining Bank Lake. No evacuation is required currently. Changing weather conditions could force an evacuation to the area. Evacuation routes and reception centres will be provided in the event of an evacuation order.
Affected areas (2):
- Yellowhead County
- Woodlands County
Action to take:
- Everyone in the affected area must prepare for a possible evacuation
- Gather pets, important documents, medication, food, water, supplies for at least 3 days
- This alert will be updated if an evacuation is required
- Go to www.alberta.ca/emergencyalert, local media for updates.
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