This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. Woodlands County has issued an evacuation order due to a wildfire

Critical: Wildfire - Parts of Alberta (Updated May 11, 2026 at 17:31 HRS)

Critical: Wildfire - Parts of Alberta

Updated May 11, 2026 at 17:31 HRS

Source: Woodlands County

Issued: May 11, 2026 at 17:31 HRS

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Description: This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. Woodlands County has issued an evacuation order due to a wildfire

A wildfire is burning out of control.

Area: east of Range Road 114 and south of Highway 43, including the West Ridge subdivision.

Affected areas (2):

  • Whitecourt
  • Woodlands County

Action to take:

  • All residents in the affected area must evacuate immediately
  • Please see the map for the evacuation area
  • Gather pets, important documentation, and medication
  • Register at the evacuation reception center at the Allan & Jean Millar Centre in Whitecourt
  • Further updates will be provided as additional information becomes available

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