Critical: Wildfire - Parts of Alberta
Updated Apr 23, 2024 at 05:27 PM
Source: Alberta Emergency Management Agency
Issued: Apr 23, 2024 at 05:27 PM
History:
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- Alert: Apr 23, 2024 at 03:37 PM
- Update: Apr 23, 2024 at 05:27 PM
- Update: Apr 23, 2024 at 06:42 PM
- Update: Apr 23, 2024 at 07:06 PM
Description: This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. The MD of Peace No. 135 has updated it’s wildfire alert.
There is a wildfire burning southeast of the intersection, moving northwest toward the impacted area.
Area: An Evacuation Order is in effect for everyone within 5 km of the intersection of Township Road 830 and Range Road 231 in the MD of Peace.
Affected areas (2):
- Peace No. 135
- Birch Hills County
Action to take:
- Everyone within 5 km of the intersection of Township Road 830 and Range Road 231, in the MD of Peace must evacuate immediately
- Gather pets, important documents and medication for at least 3 days
- Everyone must evacuate to Grimshaw and register at the Legion, at 5011 49 Ave, to register
- If you need help evacuating, call the M D of Peace office at 780.338.3845
- Stay tuned to www.alberta.ca/emergencyalerts and local media for updates
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