This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. County of Barrhead has issued a state of local emergency due to a wildfire.

Description: This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. County of Barrhead has issued a state of local emergency due to a wildfire.

There are structural fires in the Summerlea subdivision near Thunder Lake, approximately 20 km west of Barrhead.

Area: This alert is in effect for the Summerlea Subdivision by Thunder Lake.

Affected areas (1):

• Barrhead County No. 11

Action to take:

• Residents in the Summerlea subdivision must evacuate immediately
• Take highway 18 to Barrhead and register at the County of Barrhead office (5306-49 Street, Barrhead, AB)
• All residents should avoid traveling near this area
• Visit www.CountyBarrhead.ab.ca for ongoing details when available

Additional information:

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