BEAVER EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMISSION

Serving Beaver County, Tofield, Ryley, Holden, Bruce, Viking and Kinsella

Emergency Management

Be advised that Alberta Emergency Alert has notified of a critical air quality statement for Beaver County and surrounding jurisdictions.

Please keep updated on the status of the Emergency Alert at https://www.alberta.ca/aea/cap/2024/01/30/2024-01-30T17_17_21-07_00=CountyofMinburn=0B971E38-1AF5-4A4D-AB41-056905F7441A.htm or or download the AEA (Alberta Emergency Alert) on your mobile device.

Critical: Air Quality – Parts of Alberta
Issued Jan 30, 2024 at 05:17 PM
Source: County of Minburn

Issued: Jan 30, 2024 at 05:17 PM

History:

Alert: Jan 30, 2024 at 05:17 PM
Description: This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. The County of Minburn has issued an Air Quality Alert.

There is an out of control fire at an oil lease site located 23 km southeast of Mannville. Crude oil is burning, and toxic smoke is being produced. The smoke is dangerous if inhaled.

Affected areas (11):

Irma
Beaver County
Vermilion River County No. 24
Wainwright No. 61
Minburn County No. 27
Minburn
Vermilion
Flagstaff County
Innisfree
Mannville
Wainwright
Action to take:

Shelter in place immediately
Go inside and close all windows and doors
If driving, close windows and vents and leave the area
No evacuation is required at this time, but prepare for a possible evacuation later tonight
Gather clothes, documents, and medications you will need in case an evacuation is required
Stay tuned to www.alberta.ca/emergencyalert and local media for updates.
Additional information:

https://www.alberta.ca/prepare-to-evacuate
https://www.alberta.ca/shelter-in-place-advisories-severe-weather-hazardous-air