Evacuation Order remains in effect - May 11 @ 10:35pm
May 11 @ 10:35pm - The Evacuation Reception Centre is now closed (at 10:00pm) and will reopen at 9:00am Tuesday, May 12.
For hotel and food vouchers, please call the Woodlands County 24/7 Evacuee Contact Line 825-401-8409.
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May 11 @ 5:31pm - Woodlands County has issued an evacuation order due to a wildfire. This alert is in effect for everyone south of Highway 43,from the West Ridge subdivision, east to and including Range Road 111 in Woodlands County.
There is a wildfire burning south of Highway 43, near Range Road 114.
Everyone in the affected area must evacuate immediately. Gather pets, important documentation, and medication. Register at the evacuation reception center at the Allan and Jean Millar Centre, at 58 Sunset Blvd. in Whitecourt.
Please contact Woodlands County at 825-401-8409 for further instructions and evacuation information after registering at the Evacuation Reception Centre: Allan & Jean Millar Centre, 58 Sunset Blvd, Whitecourt.
Further updates will be provided as additional information becomes available.
Stay tuned to the Woodlands County social media for more updates! https://www.facebook.com/woodlandscounty/
For more information about WWF017, please Alberta Wildfire at 780-286-4332.
To subscribe to Alberta Wildfire updates please visit the Alberta Wildfire Status: https://www.alberta.ca/wildfire-status
