Critical: Wildfire - Lesser Slave River No.124
Updated May 18, 2023 at 17:01 HRS
Source: Municipal District of Lesser Slave River No. 124
Issued: May 18, 2023 at 17:01 HRS
History:
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- Alert: May 17, 2023 at 21:49 HRS
- Update: May 18, 2023 at 12:45 HRS
- Update: May 18, 2023 at 15:38 HRS
- Update: May 18, 2023 at 17:01 HRS
- Update: May 19, 2023 at 17:27 HRS
- Update: May 20, 2023 at 15:15 HRS
- Update: May 21, 2023 at 14:22 HRS
- Update: May 22, 2023 at 14:21 HRS
Description: This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. The M D of Lesser Slave River has issued a wildfire alert.
Please evacuate now. There is a fire moving towards the Old Smith Highway.
Area: The evacuation order is for all residents along Old Smith Highway from Township Road 715 (Smith Bridge) to Range Road 45 (Tollenaars Bridge).
Affected areas (1):
- Lesser Slave River No.124
Action to take:
- Gather pets, important documents and medication, enough food, water and supplies for at least 3 days
- A reception center is set up and located at the FlatBush Community Complex located at 661001 HWY 44
- All evacuees are required to register at the reception center
- To register by phone, call: 780-849-0608 or 780-805-6320
- Stay tuned to www.alberta.ca/emergencyalert, and local media for updates
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