A wildfire (GWF049) is burning Out of Control 5 kilometers west of Snipe Lake.  An evacuation alert is in effect for everyone within a radius of 5 km from Range Road 203 and Highway 669 in the Sunset House area.

Everyone in the affected area should prepare for a possible evacuation with 2 hours’ notice. Gather pets, important documents and medication, enough food, water and supplies for at least 3 days.

IMPORTANT: This alert will be updated if an evacuation is required.

Further updates will be available on www.alberta.ca/emergencyalert and on the MD of Greenview website.