The MD of Willow Creek has declared a state of local emergency due to the extreme fire hazard with in the municipal  boundaries.

This was declared at 1:23 this afternoon.

Due to the extreme fire hazard all undeveloped road allowances are closed to the public.

The only access permitted is by the road allowance lease holder and or adjacent land owners or their authorized representative.

The public is advised that for the duration of the  emergency the local authority may take any action it deems necessary to deal with the situation.

We will have more information as it becomes available.

 

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