This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. The MD of Opportunity has updated its wildfire alert.

Advisory: Wildfire - Opportunity No. 17 (Updated Jul 20, 2024 at 07:58 PM)

Advisory: Wildfire - Opportunity No. 17

Updated Jul 20, 2024 at 07:58 PM

Source: Alberta Emergency Management Agency

Issued: Jul 20, 2024 at 07:58 PM

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Description: This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. The MD of Opportunity has updated its wildfire alert.

There is a wildfire NW of the community of Chipewyan Lake, 16 kms from the Chipewyan Road that is threatening the evacuation route.

Area: This alert is still in effect for Chipewyan Lake.

Affected areas (1):

  • Opportunity No. 17

Action to take:

  • The evacuation order is still in effect for Chipewyan Lake
  • Register at the reception centre at the Wabasca Lakeview sports centre, located at 102 Opportunity drive
  • Accommodations will be arranged
  • If you need transport, go to the Chipewyan Lake air strip
  • If you need fuel, go to the M.D
  • transportation yard
  • Bring important documents and medications
  • For updates, follow the MD of Opportunity 17 Emergency Management on Facebook and stay tuned to local media

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