A wildfire burning out of control in north-central Alberta has triggered an evacuation order for part of Woodlands County, including the West Ridge subdivision.
An Alberta Emergency Alert was issued shortly after 5 p.m. on Monday to alert area residents to the evacuation order.
The fire is burning 3.5 kilometres south of Whitecourt, Alta., and is just one kilometre away from Highway 43, according to the Woodlands County website.
The county said the evacuation order is in effect for an area “east of Range Road 114 and south of Highway 43, including the West Ridge subdivision. ”
The fire is estimated to be one hectare in size.
All residents in the area must leave immediately, and take pets, important documents and medication.
Officials said evacuees should register at a reception centre that has been set up at the Allan & Jean Millar Centre in Whitecourt.
More to come.
