Connor O’Donovan

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RT @weathernetwork: Northwest Territories Fire said no active wildfires are burning in the territory yet, but it is expected that some regi…

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Here's a look at how the smoke was seen from Redwater yesterday. While it's not dense forest b/t the Rec area & town, there's lots of canopy & brush to be found along the way. Another gusty, warm day expected today, with southerly winds expected to shift northwesterly overnight. https://t.co/GXvNr0X4aa

The latest update on the area under evacuation ALERT in Sturgeon County now includes the town of Redwater. The reception centre set up in Redwater at Pembina Place is closing. Those told to evacuate are now being sent to the Morinville Leisure Centre at 25126 at Highway 642. https://t.co/SD9mTyZPJR

RT @AB_EmergAlert: This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. Thorhild County has expanded the evacuation order. You must evacuate now.: https://t…

More evacuations as a result of Redwater-area blaze:

Alberta Emergency Alert @AB_EmergAlert

This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. Thorhild County has issued a state of local emergency and an evacuation order due to wildfire. Residents in the affected area must evacuate now. There is a wildfire near Range Roads 203-211 and Township Roads 580-584. This evacuation order is https://t.co/Y8DQe7i5aK

RT @AB_EmergAlert: This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. Thorhild County has issued a state of local emergency and an evacuation order due to…

As you may have heard on local broadcasts, a separate evacuation order has been issued for a section of Athabasca County near Boyle, about 75 km north of Redwater. It's so dry out there folks. Take care.

Alberta Emergency Alert @AB_EmergAlert

This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. Athabasca County has issued an Evacuation order due to a Wildfire. This evacuation order is in effect for everyone East of Range Road 194 and South of Township 644 in Athabasca County. Everyone East of Range Road 195 and South of Township 650 https://t.co/syjMEhqlBb

RT @CalgaryRASC: Here’s the fire on RADAR, @ConnODonWeather https://t.co/7vc9sEqShC

Here's a look at the smoke plume as it developed over a 10 minute period earlier this afternoon. https://t.co/35LtgvWm4p

A new evacuation alert for some residents of Thorchild County has been issued as winds shift to blow from the south, pushing the Redwater/Sturgeon County fire to the north:

Alberta Emergency Alert @AB_EmergAlert

This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. Thorhild County has issued an Evacuation Alert Notice due to wildfire. This alert is in effect for residents on Range Road 203-211 and Township 580-584. A wildfire is burning near Range Road 203-211 and Township Road 580-584. If a mandatory https://t.co/2Uuhpak4of

RT @AB_EmergAlert: This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. Thorhild County has issued an Evacuation Alert Notice due to wildfire. This alert i…

RT @AB_EmergAlert: This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. Sturgeon County has issued an evacuation order due to wildfire. You must evacuate no…

RT @AlbertaWildfire: It's Emergency Preparedness Week in Alberta. If a fire is near, protect yourself and loved ones by following direction…