Strathcona County encourages residents to prepare for emergencies

Strathcona County provides update on current out of control fire 

A large grassfire is burning in the area of Township Road 534 and Range Road 220. Emergency crews are on scene but this fire is not yet contained. 

This update applies to the area south of Township Road 540 and north of Township Road 534. West of Range Road 221, east of Range Road 215. This includes Newton Estates. 

Strathcona County is advising people to prepare to leave the area.  

If you are preparing to leave, bring pets inside if it’s safe. Close and lock all exterior doors and windows. Turn off fans, furnaces, air conditioners and air exchange units. 

Bring important documents, medication, food and water to be away from your home for 3 days.  

An on-site media availability is planned for: 

• 7 p.m. 

• Range Road 220 and Township Road 534 

• Spokesperson: Gordon George, Deputy Chief, Community Safety, Strathcona County Emergency Services  

• Please note there will not be any AV supports on site. 

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Contact: Strathcona County Communications, 780-410-6595 
www.strathcona.ca