Alberta, BC Issue Wildfire Evacuation Orders

Published on May 11, 2024

Several communities in Northern Alberta and British Columbia have been evacuated due to wildfires in the area that present a risk to lives and property. Residents in Grande Prairie County have been told to evacuate due to a wildfire that is four kilometres east of Teepee Creek, around Range Road 31 and Township Road 740, according to a May 10 notice on social media. Evacuees have been advised to head north to Grande Prairie and register at the Pomeroy Hotel and Conference Centre. “Bring pets, important documents, medication, medical devices, food and water to be away from your home for 7 days,” the order said....

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