This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. Yellowhead County and Town of Edson have issued an Evacuation Order for the Town of Edson and Yellowhead County.

Description: This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. Yellowhead County and Town of Edson have issued an Evacuation Order for the Town of Edson and Yellowhead County.

Due to increased fire activity, fires are becoming increasingly unpredictable. These fires are moving closer to more populated areas including the Town of Edson. Fires have jumped fire guards. There could be impacts to roads and highways as the fire crosses blocking off points of egress for evacuation. The reception centre is the Edmonton Expo Centre.

Area: Western boundary of evacuation zone is Range Rd 200. Northern boundary is Township 570 to Range Rd 160 then north to Township 580 east to Highway 751 and south to Township 520. Includes Town of Edson.

Affected areas (2):

• Edson
• Yellowhead County

Action to take:

• Evacuate immediately
• For those with no transportation call 1-833-334-4630 for assistance

Additional information:

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• Broadcast Audio

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