This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. The County of Minburn has issued an Air Quality Alert.

Description: This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. The County of Minburn has issued an Air Quality Alert.

There is an out of control fire at an oil lease site located 23 km southeast of Mannville. Crude oil is burning, and toxic smoke is being produced. The smoke is dangerous if inhaled.

Area: This alert is in effect for everyone in the area between hwy 41 and hwy 870; south of Vermillion or Innisfree, and North of Wainright.

Affected areas (11):

• Irma
• Beaver County
• Vermilion River County No. 24
• Wainwright No. 61
• Minburn County No. 27
• Minburn
• Vermilion
• Flagstaff County
• Innisfree
• Mannville
• Wainwright

Action to take:

• Shelter in place immediately
• Go inside and close all windows and doors
• If driving, close windows and vents and leave the area
• No evacuation is required at this time, but prepare for a possible evacuation later tonight
• Gather clothes, documents, and medications you will need in case an evacuation is required
• Stay tuned to www.alberta.ca/emergencyalert and local media for updates

Additional information:

• https://www.alberta.ca/prepare-to-evacuate
• https://www.alberta.ca/shelter-in-place-advisories-severe-weather-hazardous-air
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