This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. The Kee Tas Kee Now Tribal Council is ending a mandatory evacuation order

Description: This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. The Kee Tas Kee Now Tribal Council is ending a mandatory evacuation order

The mandatory evacuation ORDER has been downgraded to an alert as there still is an active wildfire. All residents in the impacted area of Whitefish River and Atikameg must be prepared to evacuate on 1-hr notice. Please be cautious while driving home as crews are still working along highway 88.

Area: The affected areas are the communities of Whitefish River and Atikameg, Alberta

Affected areas (2):

• Utikoomak Lake 155A
• Utikoomak Lake 155

Action to take:

• Please have your 72 hour Emergency Kit ready
• Please be cautious when returning home as power was off for an extended period of time
• Please follow directions of authorities and watch for updates and Re-entry communication on community and regional social media

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