Wildfire Alert: Evac Orders & Alerts Poppin' Off in Grande Prairie π₯
Evacuation order, alert expanded as Kiskatinaw wildfire moves further into County of Grande Prairie. Yo, fam! Kiskatinaw wildfire is straight trippin', spreading in County of Grande Prairie. Evac orders expanded - if you north of Township Road 700 to Highway 43, east of BC border to Range Road 130,
TL:DR
Yo, fam! Kiskatinaw wildfire is straight trippin', spreading in County of Grande Prairie. Evac orders expanded - if you north of Township Road 700 to Highway 43, east of BC border to Range Road 130, you gotta bounce ASAP. Evac alert? North of Township Road 710 & Highway 43 to Township Road 752, east of Range Road 130 to Range Road 124 - get ready to dip! Reception center at Hythe Community Library got you covered, no cap.
The Real Tea
Okay, listen up, this ain't no drill. The Kiskatinaw wildfire is straight up wildin' and is at 13,442 hectares. It's moving northeast at 1.5 km/h, so things are getting real spicy real quick.
Evac Orders: If you're vibing north of Township Road 700 to Highway 43, east of the BC/Alberta border to Range Road 130, it's time to skedaddle. Head to the Hythe Community Library ASAP. Like, now.
Evac Alert: For those north of Township Road 710 and Highway 43 to Township Road 752, east of Range Road 130 to Range Road 124, stay woke and get your go-bags ready. You might have to bounce soon too.
The Hythe Community Library is the spot. They got accommodations sorted, from hotel lodging to camping at the Hythe Municipal Campground. Open till midnight tonight, then 9 AM - 9 PM daily, until further notice. Big W for keeping everyone safe.
Highway 43 is still open, but keep an eye on Alberta 511 for updates. Don't get stranded out there. County crews are out here low-key protecting homes and moving flammable materials. The fire shrunk a bit, thanks to the smoke chillin' out fire behavior. Crews are on it, attacking the south flank and mopping up the west.
Mad smoke is being pushed into the area so call 811 or hit up the Alberta Health website if you're feeling sus.
If you wanna donate to help the cause, Northwestern Alberta Foundation got an online donation page. Every little bit helps, fr fr.
Stay safe out there, fam! Keep an eye on the news, road conditions, and emergency alerts. We're all in this together!
Pro-Tip: If you're told to evac, you got 30 mins. Grab your important docs, meds, and medical devices. Prep to be away from your crib for a whole week. If you need help evacuating, hit up the Call Centre. If you haven't registered your livestock, Call Centre is the place to do it.
Abbreviations Glossary
Abbreviation | Full Form |
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Straight Trippin' | Acting crazy or unpredictable. |
Gotta Bounce | Must leave immediately. |
No Cap | No lie, for real. |
Wildin' | Acting excessively or without restraint. |
Skedaddle | To leave quickly or run away. |
Stay Woke | Stay informed and aware of what's happening. |
Sorted | Arranged or organized. |
Big W | A significant win or success. |
Real Spicy | Things are getting serious or intense. |
Fr Fr | For real, seriously. |
Crib | Home or residence. |
Feeling Sus | Feeling uneasy or suspicious. |