This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. The MD of Opportunity has issued a wildfire alert.

There is out of control wildfire east of Chipewyan Lake. It is burning west towards the community. The wildfire threatens the only route in and out. Area: (This alert is in effect for Chipewyan Lake.)

Update 14: Alberta wildfire information update (July 18, 3:30 p.m.)

Extreme heat and increased fire activity in northern Alberta triggered an evacuation alert for the hamlet of Janvier and First Nations reserve Janvier 194. Residents are asked to be prepared to leave on short notice. The number of active wildfires in Alberta continues to climb with extreme fire danger throughout much of the province.

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