Alberta Emergency Alert - Wildfire Alert Updated

Description: Alberta Emergency Alert - Wildfire Alert Updated

Update 3: A wildfire is advancing quickly towards the Hamlet of La Crete. Everyone still in the area must immediately evacuate.

An evacuation has been order for everyone in the Hamlet of La Crete and the rural area outside of the Hamlet east of Steep Hill Creek (Range Road 164), west of Range Road 150, south of the Peace River, north of Highway 697. After evacuating, register with the Mackenzie County Emergency Coordination Centre at 780-927-3718. Go to the following websites for more information and maps regarding these areas. More information is also available at www.facebook.com/Mackenzie-County-262409787134568/ for Mackenzie County residents. Check www.511.alberta.ca/region/Northern%20Alberta#:Alerts for more information on road conditions.

Area: Mackenzie #23

Affected areas (15):

• High Level
• Mackenzie No. 23
• Rainbow Lake
• Fox Lake 162
• John d'Or Prairie 215
• Tall Cree 173
• Tall Cree 173A
• Beaver Ranch 163
• Boyer 164
• Child Lake 164A
• Hay Lake 209
• Bushe River 207
• Upper Hay River 212
• Carcajou 187
• Fort Vermillion 173B

Action to take:

• Everyone in the Hamlet of La Crete and the impacted area must evacuate immediately
• Persons evacuating this area should take their medication, blankets, sleeping bags, personal identification and documents if possible
• Go to the County Facebook Page for more details
• Listen to local media for more information

Additional information:

• Broadcast Audio

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