This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. Yellowhead County has issued a Wildfire Alert. This is an evacuation order for Peers and areas east.

Critical: Wildfire - Yellowhead County (Updated May 29, 2025 at 17:04 HRS)

Critical: Wildfire - Yellowhead County

Updated May 29, 2025 at 17:04 HRS

Source: Yellowhead County

Issued: May 29, 2025 at 17:04 HRS

Description: This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. Yellowhead County has issued a Wildfire Alert. This is an evacuation order for Peers and areas east.

An evacuation order is in place. There is a wildfire heading eastward from 1 kilometre south of Peers.

Area: This alert is in effect for Peers and area.

Affected areas (1):

  • Yellowhead County

Action to take:

  • The evacuation route for Peers is north on Highway 32 and west on Highway 748
  • Evacuation route for southeast of Peers is west on Highway 16
  • Highway 32, one kilometre, south of Peers is closed
  • Evacuees can call 1-833-334-4630
  • Call 9-1-1 for emergency assistance
  • The reception centre is Holiday Inn in Edson

Additional information:

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