Several communities near Fort McMurray, Alberta are being evacuated due to an out of control wildfire nearing the area.
The evacuation order is for the communities of Beacon Hill, Abasand, Prairie Creek, and Grayling Terrace.
People are being asked to leave to allow for fire suppression efforts.
Fort McMurray and several other communities remain under an evacuation alert.
This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. The RMWB is issuing an Wildfire Evacuation Order.
This order is in effect for Beacon Hill, Abasand, Prairie Creek, and Grayling Terrace. An Evacuation Alert remains in effect for Fort McMurray, Saprae Creek, Gregoire Lake Estates, Fort…
— Alberta Emergency Alert (@AB_EmergAlert) May 14, 2024