This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. Athabasca County has issued an Evacuation order due to a Wildfire.

Description: This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. Athabasca County has issued an Evacuation order due to a Wildfire.

A wildfire is burning south of Boyle along Highway 831 between the Boyle Fishpond and the Ellscott turnoff.

Area: This evacuation order is in effect for everyone East of Range Road 194 and South of Township 644 in Athabasca County. Everyone East of Range Road 195 and South of Township 650 should be prepared to evacuate if notified.

Affected areas (2):

• Athabasca County No. 12
• Thorhild County No. 7

Action to take:

• If you are evacuated please travel north along Highway 63/55 towards Lac La Biche to the reception centre at Parkland Motels II (10710 101 Ave, Lac la Biche, AB)
• Everyone else in the notice zone be prepared to evacuate if notified
• Gather important documents and medications and be prepared to be away from your homes for 72 hours

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