This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. The County of Grande Prairie has expanded the evacuation order and alert due to a wildfire.

Description: This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. The County of Grande Prairie has expanded the evacuation order and alert due to a wildfire.

The wildfire is over the AB/BC border, advancing northeast.

Area: The evacuation order has been expanded to include everyone north of Township Road 700 to Highway 43, east of the British Columbia/Alberta border to Range Road 130. The evacuation alert has expanded to include everyone north of Township Road 710 to 752, east of Range Road 130 to Range Road 124.

Affected areas (2):

• Saddle Hills County
• Grande Prairie County No. 1

Action to take:

• Evacuate immediately and report to the reception centre at the Hythe Community Library, 10013 100 Street
• Reception staff will assign accommodations—either hotel lodging or camping at Hythe Municipal Campground
• Bring important documents, medication, medical devices, and prepare to be away from your home for 7 days
• If you need help evacuating, contact the Call Centre at 780-830-5002

Additional information:

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• https://x.com/gprepalerts
• https://www.facebook.com/GPREPalerts
• https://www.alberta.ca/beprepared
• https://www.alberta.ca/emergencyalert

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