An Evacuation Order has been issued for Peers and areas east of the community.
Yellowhead County has issued a Wildfire Alert and Evacuation Order due to a wildfire south of Peers.
Officials say there is a wildfire heading eastward from 1 kilometre south of Peers.
Affected areas (1):
- Yellowhead County
Action to take:
- The evacuation route for Peers is north on Highway 32 and west on Highway 748
- Evacuation route for southeast of Peers is west on Highway 16
- Highway 32, one kilometre, south of Peers is closed
- Evacuees can call 1-833-334-4630
- Call 9-1-1 for emergency assistance
- The reception centre is Holiday Inn in Edson
For a complete list of active alerts throughout Alberta, click here.
