The town of Drayton Valley and surrounding areas of Brazeau County were ordered to evacuate late Thursday night as a wildfire in the area grew and threatened the central Alberta community.
The out-of-control wildfire is burning southeast of Drayton Valley. All residents in the area of Township Road 484 north to Township Road 494, and North Saskatchewan River west to Range Road 80 must evacuate immediately.
The order includes the entire town of Drayton Valley. Residents should evacuate via Highway 22 north to Highway 624. Follow 624 to Tomahawk and Highway 624 east towards Stony Plain.
The order to flee came just half an hour after more areas in the region, including the town, were put in alert to be ready to get out.