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WILDFIRE ALERT for the MD of Peace; be prepared to evacuate
Shortly after 3pm this afternoon, the MD of Peace 135 declared a State of Emergency. A wildfire alert is in effect for a 5-kilometer radius surrounding Township 830 and range road 231 in the MD of Peace. The fire is located along Shaftsbury Trail by Mackenzie Cairn and is currently moving north while also spreading to the west. Residents along Shaftsbury Trail have been placed on a 30-minute evacuation notice and are therefore being asked to evacuate within 30 minutes if required. The RCMP are on location and are coordinating evacuation efforts. Due to the unpredictable nature of the fire, they ask residents to stay alert and vigilant. Be prepared to evacuate within 30 minutes. Gather pets, important documents and medication and enough food, water and supplies for at least 3 days. The alert will be updated if an evacuation is required. Stay tuned to http://Alberta.ca/emergencyalerts and http://mdpeace.com for updates. Information provided by Alberta Wildfire In response to Canada's Online News Act and Meta (Facebook and Instagram) removing access to local news from their platforms, ReachFM.ca encourages you to get your news directly from your trusted source by bookmarking this page and downloading the Reach FM app at https://www.reachfm.ca/app