Mandatory Evacuation for Northern Sunrise County Lifted

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Northern Sunrise County Wildfire

The mandatory evacuation notice has been lifted in Northern Sunrise County. Residents are now allowed to return to their homes. Please be prepared for the fact that you may not have power at your home. Although the evacuation notice has been lifted, if the situation changes, you may be asked to evacuate again with little notice.

The road closures are also being removed, except for a section of RR 190 that has some downed power lines.

The Reception Centre at the County Administration office will remain open today until 21:00 hours.  The Emergency Coordination Center will continue to operate as required, also at the Administration office.

The State of Local Emergency continues at Northern Sunrise County.

Please follow updates on social media, the County website and Voyent Alert.

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For further information, please contact:

Cindy Millar

DEM/CAO, Northern Sunrise County

780.625.6154

cmillar@northernsunrise.net