UPDATE: Evacuation alert lifted for County residents near BC border

UPDATE : As of 11 a.m. on June 30th, the County of Grande Prairie has lifted the evacuation alert for those in the impacted area.

The County of Grande Prairie has issued an evacuation alert for everyone located north of Township Road 714 to Township Road 734, east of the British Columbia/Alberta border to Range Road 131 due to a wildfire near the BC border.

While there is no need to evacuate at the moment, if an evacuation order is issued, you will have 30 minutes to leave. Residents in the area are being urged to fuel your vehicles and gather pets, important documents, medications, medical devices, and enough food and water to be away from your home for at least 7 days.

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