This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. Big Lakes County Evacuation Order due to Wildfire still in place.

Description: This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. Big Lakes County Evacuation Order due to Wildfire still in place.

A fire southeast of the Town of High Prairie is moving northeast. If you are in the affected area you must evacuate immediately.

Area: This evacuation order is still in effect for Big Lakes County residents south of Township Road 740, west of Range Road 152, east of Range Road 162 and north of Township Road 730.

Affected areas (1):

• Big Lakes

Action to take:

• Bring pets, important documents, medication, and supplies for 7 days
• Everyone evacuating should go to the Elks Rodeo Hall north of the Town of High Prairie at 74508 on Highway 749 to register
• Everyone must evacuate now
• 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/BePrepared
• https://www.alberta.ca/wildfire-status.aspx
• https://www.alberta.ca/emergencyalert
• https://www.facebook.com/biglakescounty
• https://biglakescounty.ca/resources/public-notices/

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