Evacuation Ordered for Garden River CommunityEvacuation Ordered for Garden River Community Garden River, a community in northern Alberta, has been ordered to evacuate as a wildfire threatens the area. While residents are not in imminent danger, officials are concerned that the fire may block access to Highway 58, the sole route into the community. Residents have been instructed to leave Garden River and seek shelter at Horizon Camp in the First Nations settlement of John D’Or Prairie. They are advised to take necessary medications for several days, as well as important documents. Garden River, with a population of approximately 700, is situated roughly 800 kilometers north of Edmonton within Wood Buffalo National Park. The temperature in the region is anticipated to reach 28°C. The evacuation order was issued as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of residents. According to authorities, the fire’s progression is being closely monitored, and updates will be provided as they become available.
GARDEN RIVER, ALTA. — A community in northern Alberta has been ordered to evacuate due to a wildfire.
GARDEN RIVER, ALTA. — A community in northern Alberta has been ordered to evacuate due to a wildfire.
A provincial alert says people in Garden River are not in immediate danger, but there are concerns the fire could block access to Highway 58, the only road into the community.
It says residents must leave the village and go to Horizon Camp in the First Nations settlement of John D’Or Prairie.
People are advised to take medication for several days and to take important documents with them.
Garden River, a community of about 700 residents, is located approximately 800 kilometres north of Edmonton in Wood Buffalo National Park.
The temperature in the area is expected to be 28°C.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 10, 2024.
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