The Municipal District of Bonnyville has declared a State of Local Emergency as of 12:52 p.m. due to wildfire. A localized evacuation order has also been issued. Residents who need to be evacuated have been notified.
The fire that began on Cold Lake First Nations yesterday afternoon, April 22, is now moving west into the M.D. of Bonnyville. The fire (LIR001) is currently located between Range Roads 432 and 433, south of Highway 28.
Get updates through the M.D.’s Voyent Alert! app. Find out how to download the app and set up an account at bit.ly/MDVoyentAlert. Information will also be issued through the Alberta Emergency Alert app, the M.D. website (md.bonnyville.ab.ca), and MD social media.
LakelandToday.ca will provide updates as they become available.
