This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. The Lesser Slave River is issuing a four hour emergency warning.

Description: This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. The Lesser Slave River is issuing a four hour emergency warning.

There is a fire burning approximately 5 km away from the Old Smith Highway. There is a potential weather pattern change expected. Please be prepared to evacuate within 4 hours. No evacuation is required currently. With worsening weather conditions, this fire could force evacuation of the affected area.

Area: The warning is for all residents along Old Smith Highway from Township Road 715 (Smith Bridge) to Range Road 45 (Tollner Bridge)

Affected areas (1):

• Lesser Slave River No.124

Action to take:

• Everyone in the affected area must prepare for a possible evacuation
• Gather pets, important documents and medication, enough food, water and supplies for at least 3 days
• This alert will be updated if an evacuation is required
• Stay tuned to www.alberta.ca/emergencyalert, local media for updates

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