Province of Alberta

07/13/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/14/2024 23:44

Update 9: Alberta wildfire information update (July 13, 3:30 p.m.)

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Alberta Emergency Alerts

  • As of July 13, at 2 p.m., there are no new emergency alerts.
  • Little Red River Cree Nation's State of Local Emergency, declared via Band Council Resolution on July 10, remains in effect.
    • The response continues to be led by Little Red River Cree Nation with Alberta Emergency Management Agency First Nations field officers providing support.
  • Albertans are encouraged to download the Alberta Emergency Alert mobile app which immediately pushes all alerts out to subscribers.

Current situation

  • Little Red River Cree Nation remains under a state of local emergency, declared via Band Council Resolution.
  • An evacuation order remains in effect for the Garden River community.
  • Crews are building additional contingency lines.
  • Structural protection work continues in Garden River.
  • ATCO continues work to protect powerline along Highway 58.
  • The Semo Complex Fire (HWF061) remains out of control at over 46,000 hectares in size, and it is still approximately 8 kilometres from highway 58 and 30 kilometres northwest of Garden River.
  • Over 240 firefighters, eight helicopters and 18 pieces of heavy equipment are actively responding to this wildfire.
  • Since January 1, there have been 744 wildfires recorded in the Forest Protection Area that have burned more than 264,000 hectares.
  • Of these wildfires, 31 are classified as out of control, 30 are being held, 32 are under control and 650 have been extinguished.
  • As of July 13, 2024, there are four wildfires of note in the Forest Protection Area. Information on these wildfires can be found by visiting the Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard.

Fire bans

  • A fire ban is in place for the entire Forest Protection Area of Alberta.
  • Cities, towns, villages, and summer villages, as well as federal lands, such as national parks, are exempt from this ban.
  • These jurisdictions have the authority to issue their own bans and may have complementary bans in place.
  • Albertans should visit the website or social media for their local municipality to confirm if a fire ban is in effect in their area.
  • For information on activities prohibited under this ban, visit alberta.ca/fire-bans.

Support for evacuees

  • People who have been evacuated from their homes for seven or more days can apply for a one-time emergency evacuation payment. Eligible evacuees will receive $1,250 per adult and an additional $500 per dependent child under 18.

Roads and highways

  • There are currently no highway closures.
  • Visit 511.alberta.ca for up-to-date information on road closures and travel advisories.

Health care

  • There are currently no hospital closures.

Education

  • There are currently no school closures.

Emergency Preparedness

  • Get ready for emergencies and disasters by taking simple steps now. To be prepared, Albertans need to know what to do, where to go and have enough supplies for a week or more. Supplies include food, water, medications and important documents. Include supplies for pets as well.
  • Read more about emergency preparedness.

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