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Residents of Conklin are being urged to prepare for the possibility of evacuation as a wildfire continues to burn nearby. The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) has issued an Evacuation Alert for the community due to the potential threat posed by wildfire LWF090, which may spread toward the area.
At this time, no Evacuation Order has been issued, but all residents are advised to be ready to leave on short notice and to follow directions from emergency officials.
The Municipality is working closely with Alberta Wildfire, the Conklin Resource Development Advisory Committee (CRDAC), industry partners, and other agencies to monitor the wildfire and take steps to protect the community.
Contact Pulse at 780-743-7000 or toll-free at 1-800-973-9663 for more information.
Residents are reminded that while this is not an immediate evacuation, being prepared now can save time and lives if the situation escalates.
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