A wildfire that broke out over the weekend northeast of Edmonton has grown, prompting an evacuation order for residents of the area on Tuesday afternoon.
An Alberta Emergency Alert was issued at 2:30 p.m.
The evacuation order is in effect for everyone located on Range Road 211 east to Range Road 203 and between Township Road 580 south and Township Road 573.
It is due to a wildfire burning near the Redwater Provincial Recreation Area.
Those ordered to flee are asked to head to the reception centre located at Pembina Place (4944 53 St.) in Redwater.
Bring your important documents and medication and prepare to be away from home for at least three days, the county said.
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