Evacuation Alert for Fort McMurray and Saprae Creek (MWF-017 Fire)

Description: Evacuation Alert for Fort McMurray and Saprae Creek (MWF-017 Fire)

This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo has issued an evacuation alert for Fort McMurray and Saprae Creek Estates due to the MWF-017 wildfire burning southwest of Fort McMurray. The fire is currently 25 KM southwest of Fort McMurray, and smoke could impact visibility on Highway 63 south of Fort McMurray.

Area: Fort McMurray and Saprae Creek Estates

Affected areas (1):

• Wood Buffalo

Action to take:

• At this time an evacuation order has not been issued
• This is an alert for residents in the effected area to be ready to evacuate on short notice
• Keep essential items like medications, important documents, and emergency kits ready for quick departure
• Stay informed by following official Alberta Emergency Alerts, Alberta Wildfire App, RMWB social media and the RMWB website

Additional information:

• https://www.rmwb.ca/en/fire-and-emergency-services/alerts.aspx
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