UPDATE: At 12:30 p.m., June 6th, the County of Grande Prairie announced the current evacuation alert remains in effect and has expanded to include everyone south of Township Road 710 to 700 east of the British Columbia border to Range Road 130. Â
The evacuation order remains in effect for everyone located north of Township Road 710 to Township Road 740, east of the BC/Alberta border to Range Road 130Â Â
According to the most recent update from BC Wildfire, the fire is approximately 2 kilometres from the border, and remains burning out of control at more than 11,000 hectares in size.
The County of Grande Prairie has issued an evacuation order as the Kiskatinaw wildfire has blown to within two kilometres of the Alberta/BC border.
The evacuation order is in effect for everyone located north of Township Road 710 to Township Road 740, east of the BC/Alberta border to Range Road 130. The evacuation alert has expanded east along Township Road 710, From Range Road 130 to 124 and has expanded north along British Columbia/Alberta border to Township Road 750 until Highway 43.
All evacuees are being asked to register at the Hythe Community Library, at 10013, 100 Street. All evacuees are being reminded to bring important documents, medication, medical devices, and prepare to be away for 7 days.
If you need help evacuating call 780-830-5002
