This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. Big Lakes County is issuing a Wildfire Alert result in an Evacuation Order.

Description: This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. Big Lakes County is issuing a Wildfire Alert result in an Evacuation Order.

A wildfire is moving northwest through the Banana Belt area. If you are in the affected area, you must evacuate immediately.

Area: This alert is in effect for Big Lakes County residents North of Township Road 734, East of Range Road 175, West of Highway 749 and South of Township Road 740.

Affected areas (1):

• Big Lakes

Action to take:

• Gather pets, important documents and medication, and enough food, water, and supplies for at least 3 days
• Everyone evacuating should go to the Elks Rodeo Hall north of the Town of High Prairie at 74508 on Highway 749 to register
• Bring RV's if you have them as camping is available on-site at the Elks Rodeo Hall
• Stay tuned to www.alberta.ca/emergencyalert and local media for updates.

Additional information:

• https://www.alberta.ca/emergencyalert
• https://www.alberta.ca/BePrepared
• https://biglakescounty.ca/
• Broadcast Audio

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