This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. Yellowhead County has issued a Wildfire Alert. There is a wildfire west of Mercoal.

Description: This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. Yellowhead County has issued a Wildfire Alert. There is a wildfire west of Mercoal.

There is a wildfire 6 km west of Mercoal,16 km southwest of Robb. The fire is burning to the north-north-east.

Area: This alert is in effect for Robb and Mercoal.

Affected areas (1):

• Yellowhead County

Action to take:

• Residents in the area should prepare for possible evacuation
• Go to http://yhcounty.ca and https://alberta.ca/wildfire-update-edson-forest-area for updates
• More information will be posted on http://Facebook.com/yellowheadcounheadcounty
• The information call line 1-833-334-4630 is set up for anyone in the affected area
• If you need immediate assistance call 911

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