Alberta Emergency Alert - Wildfire Alert in Yellowhead County between Evansburg and Wildwood north of Highway 16. Updated

Critical: Wildfire - Parts of Alberta (Updated Jun 22, 2021 at 06:59 PM)

Critical: Wildfire - Parts of Alberta

Updated Jun 22, 2021 at 06:59 PM

Source: Alberta Emergency Management Agency

Issued: Jun 22, 2021 at 06:59 PM

Description: Alberta Emergency Alert - Wildfire Alert in Yellowhead County between Evansburg and Wildwood north of Highway 16. Updated

There is a wildfire in Yellowhead County along Highway 16 between Evansburg and Wildwood. Residents along Highway 16, west of Highway 22, up to Highway 16A in the affected areas are being evacuated, including residents in the Lobstick Resort Area. All residents in this zone must evacuate immediately. Highway 16 is closed in both directions from Highway 22 to Wildwood due to wildfire.

Area: Yellowhead County

Affected areas (3):

  • Yellowhead County
  • Hinton
  • Edson

Action to take:

  • Visibility may be reduced in the area due to smoke
  • An Evacuation Centre is being set up at the Evansburg Arena in Evansburg
  • The Emergency Information number for residents 1-833-334-4630
  • For preparedness information visit www.alberta.ca/wildfires

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