County of Grande Prairie declares local state of emergency due to wildfires

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The County is reminding evacuees of several things:

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• Bring all important, documents, medication, and supplies, along with food and water for at least three days.
• Avoid over-purchasing supplies, as a sufficient amount is available.
• Remain calm while driving and be cautious, check highway statuses on 511 Alberta.

At this time, City and County residents located southeast of Highway 40 are at no risk.

Smoke from numerous fires across northwestern Alberta is blowing into both the City and County area causing a reduction in visibility.

For more information about the local wildfire situation in the County of Grande Prairie, click here.

Stay tuned to alberta.ca/emergencyalert and countygp.ab.ca and cityofgp.com for updates.