\u0022These fires are moving closer to more populated areas including the Town of Edson,\u0022 the 6:22 p.m. Friday Alberta Emergency Alert said.
A few hours after the Edson and area evacuation Friday, another order was issued for part of the Municipal District of Greenview due to wildfire threatening the Sweathouse area, about 150 kilometres east of Grande Prairie, which is roughly 458 km northwest of Edmonton.
The City of Edmonton said in a 7 p.m. Friday news release it responded to a request for assistance from the In response, the City of Edmonton activated the Emergency Operations Centre and set up an evacuee reception centre. The Reception Centre is located at the Edmonton Expo Centre at 7515-118 Avenue NW in Hall C.
“We know this summer has been extremely difficult for our neighbours around the province. As our fellow communities continue to face the threats of wildfire, Edmonton is proud to open our door to support the evacuees from Edson,” City Manager Andre Corbould said in the release. “Know that you are safe here during this difficult time, and have our continued support.”
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