Grass fire closes highway, prompts state of emergency for Samson Cree Nation
Samson Cree Nation in central Alberta said a state of emergency has been declared by the Maskwacis Fire Department due to a wildfire in the area.
Anyone affected by the fire is to go to the Howard Buffalo Memorial Centre in Maskwacis
Samson Cree Nation in central Alberta said a state of emergency has been declared by the Maskwacis Fire Department due to a wildfire in the area.
In a post on social media Friday, Samson Cree First Nation said all those affected are to go to the Howard Buffalo Memorial Centre in Maskwacis. SCN staff and Red Cross are on hand to assist the evacuees and anyone who needs more information can call 780-585-3012.
According to 511 Alberta, Highway 611 between 2 Mile Road and 3 Mile Road in Samson Cree Nation was closed due to a nearby grass fire, but reopened around 9 p.m.