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

Advisory: Wildfire - Parts of Alberta (Updated May 11, 2026 at 19:40 HRS)

Advisory: Wildfire - Parts of Alberta

Updated May 11, 2026 at 19:40 HRS

Source: Woodlands County

Issued: May 11, 2026 at 19:40 HRS

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

There is a wildfire burning south of Highway 43, near Range Road 114.

Area: This alert is in effect for everyone south of Highway 43, between West Ridge subdivision (Range Road 114), east to and including Range Road 111A in Woodlands County.

Affected areas (2):

  • Whitecourt
  • Woodlands County

Action to take:

  • Everyone in the affected area must evacuate immediately
  • Gather pets, important documentation, and medication
  • Register at the evacuation reception center at the Allan and Jean Millar Centre, at 58 Sunset Blvd
  • in Whitecourt
  • If you need evacuation assistance, please call
  • Stay tuned for further updates

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