UPDATE: Evacuation order downgraded to advisory for Sweathouse area in the MD of Greenview

UPDATE: The M D of Greenview has cancelled the wildfire evacuation order, and as of 4 p.m., June 11th, has downgrade it to a one hour evacuation advisory.

An evacuation order has been issued for the Sweathouse area of the MD of Greenview due to an out of control wildfire in the area.

The order is for residents who live in the area of Township Road 69-19-W5 and Township Road 68-19-W5, south of Township Road 700, north of Township Road 680 and east of Range Road 200.

Those who live in the evacuation zone must leave immediately. A reception centre has been set up at the Horizon Inn, at 5204 Highway Street, in Valleyview. Accommodation assistance is available to evacuees as well.

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