Mandatory Evacuation

May 26, 2025

6:15pm

Mandatory Evacuation Order in Effect for the Town of Swan Hills

Area Description

There is a wildfire burning north of the Town of Swan Hills.  Conditions have changed today and residents must prepare to evacuate immediately.

Instructions

There is a wildfire forcing the evacuation of the Town of Swan Hills.  A wildfire has forced a mandatory evacuation of the Town of Swan Hills.  You are to evacuate immediately. Gather pets, important documents and medication, enough food, water and supplies for at least three days. A reception center is set up and located at the Allan and Jean Miller Centre located at 58 Sunset Blvd, Whitecourt Alberta. All evacuees are encouraged to register at the reception center.  If you are not going through Whitecourt for evacuation, please contact 780-778-3637 to register.

A bus is located at the Keyano Centre parking Lot (5632 Main Street) for those that do not have a ride to evacuate.

Follow https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-emergency-alert.aspx and local media for updates.

-Town of Swan Hills