This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. Yellowhead County has expanded the Wildfire Evacuation Order east of Shiningbank to the Rail Line north of Niton.

Critical: Wildfire - Yellowhead County (Updated May 19, 2023 at 05:00 PM)

Critical: Wildfire - Yellowhead County

Updated May 19, 2023 at 05:00 PM

Source: Yellowhead County

Issued: May 19, 2023 at 05:00 PM

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Description: This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. Yellowhead County has expanded the Wildfire Evacuation Order east of Shiningbank to the Rail Line north of Niton.

There is a wildfire east of Shining Bank Lake. Evacuation routes: south on Range Rd 130 or Highway 32, west on Highway 748 or south on Highway 751. Reception Centre is Holiday Inn in Edson (4520 2 Ave). Register at the Reception Centre. Or call 1-833-334-4630 for evacuee registration information.

Affected areas (1):

  • Yellowhead County

Action to take:

  • Evacuate immediately
  • Gather important documents, pets, and medication, food, and water for 3 days
  • Go to www.alberta.ca/emergencyalert for updates.

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