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

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

The evacuation order has now been lifted. Highway 16A has been reopened. The wildfire in Yellowhead County remains out of control. The public must be cautious while travelling in the area due to heavy smoke and follow the directions of local authorities. Go to https://511.alberta.ca/#:Alerts for up to date information on road closures. Go to https://yhcounty.ca/county-office/news/lobstick-wildfire-june-22-2021/ for up to date information from Yellowhead County. Go to http://srd.web.alberta.ca/edson-area-update for up to date information on fire activity in the area visit. Go to www.alberta.ca/wildfires for personal preparedness information.

Area: Yellowhead County

Affected areas (3):

• Yellowhead County
• Hinton
• Edson

Action to take:

• The Emergency Support line is now closed

Additional information:

• Broadcast Audio

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