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

Advisory: Wildfire - Lesser Slave River No.124 (Updated May 18, 2023 at 12:45 PM)

Advisory: Wildfire - Lesser Slave River No.124

Updated May 18, 2023 at 12:45 PM

Source: Municipal District of Lesser Slave River No. 124

Issued: May 18, 2023 at 12:45 PM

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

There is a fire burning approximately 5 km away from the Old Smith Highway. Please be prepared to evacuate within 1 hour. The evacuation is 4 hours for the Mitsue Industrial Park. 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 (Tollenaars Bridge) and the Mitsue Industrial Park.

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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