UPDATE 6:19pm: Sturgeon County has expanded the evacuation order to include everyone located on Range Road 213 east to Range Road 203 and between Township Road 580 south to Township Road 573.
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UPDATE 4:01pm: Sturgeon County has expanded area covered by the evacuation order to include everyone located on Range Road 211 east to Range Road 203 and between Township Road 580 south to Township Road 573. Everyone in the impacted area must evacuate now.
A fast-moving wildfire near the Redwater Provincial Recreation Area has triggered an urgent evacuation order for nearby residents.
The alert, issued at 2:38 PM, warns all individuals in the impacted area to evacuate immediately.
Evacuees are being directed to the reception centre at Pembina Place, 4944 53 Street, Redwater, AB T0A 2W1. Officials urge residents to bring essential documents, medications, and supplies for at least three days away from home.
The full extent of the fire and potential structural damage is not yet known, but emergency services are mobilizing quickly. Local authorities stress that time is critical and advise everyone in the area to leave without delay.
HeartlandNews.ca will provide updates as this situation develops.
