This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. Westlock County has updated it's Wildfire alert.

Description: This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. Westlock County has updated it's Wildfire alert.

Wildfire WWF023 which forced the evacuation of Hubert Lake Provincial Park is still out of control. The evacuation order for everyone in the area remains in effect. No unauthorized personnel are allowed to return at this time. The evacuated area is being patrolled by security personnel in unmarked vehicles.

Area: The evacuation order remains in effect for Hubert Lake Provincial Park area, on both sides of the Pembina River.

Affected areas (1):

• Westlock County

Action to take:

• Everyone in the impacted area must remain evacuated
• There is no timeline for re-entry
• Everyone in Fawcett and surrounding areas must stay prepared for a possible evacuation, in case the situation deteriorates
• All evacuees register at the Rotary Spirit Centre in Westlock
• Stay tuned to local media, https://westlockcounty.com/ and Alberta Emergency Alert for updates as they become available

Additional information:

• https://www.alberta.ca/wildfire-update-whitecourt-forest-area
• http://westlockcounty.com
• https://www.alberta.ca/beprepared

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