Clearwater County issued a wildfire alert just before 5:30pm on Thursday, May 14th.
While there is no mandatory evacuation for residents at this time, they are asked to be prepared for that possibility.
The location of the wildfire, which is listed as out of control, is near Highway 734 about 3 kilometers northwest of the highway 584 junction in southwest Clearwater County.
The latest update now also includes properties west of Range Road 80, and north of the James River.
Earlier in the afternoon, Mountain View County officials stated they were actively monitoring the situation.
The full Clearwater County wildfire alert is posted below.
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Description: This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. Clearwater County has issued a wildfire alert.
There is an out of control wildfire near highway 734, about 3 km northwest of the highway 584 junction in southwest Clearwater County.
Area: This alert is in effect for southwest Clearwater County, near Highway 734, just north of the junction with highway 584. Location map has been updated to include properties west of Range Road 80, and north of the James River.
Affected areas (2):
- Clearwater County
- Mountain View County
Action to take:
- All campers, traffic and anyone in the backcountry that is within 10 km of highway 734, near the highway 584 junction should leave the area immediately
- Residents in the area must prepare for a possible evacuation
- There is no mandatory evacuation for residents at this time
- Everyone must avoid the area so wildfire crews can action this fire
- This alert will be updated if an evacuation of residents in the area is required
