This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. The County of Grande Prairie has issued an evacuation order due to Wildfire.

Description: This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. The County of Grande Prairie has issued an evacuation order due to Wildfire.

The wildfire is now 2 km from the Alberta border.

Area: The evacuation order is in effect for everyone located north of Township Road 710 to Township Road 740, east of the BC/Alberta border to Range Road 130. The evacuation alert has expanded east along Township Road 710, From Range Road 130 to 124 and has expanded north along British Columbia/Alberta border to Township Road 750 until Highway 43.

Affected areas (1):

• Grande Prairie County No. 1

Action to take:

• Evacuate immediately
• Register at the Hythe Community Library, at 10013, 100 Street
• Bring important documents, medication, medical devices, and prepare to be away for 7 days
• If you need help evacuating call 780-830-5002
• Stay informed through the County official sources: Facebook page, Twitter, or our website at www.countygp.ab.ca

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