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Evacuation order downgraded for some in the NE of the Dunes West Wildfire Evacuation area

The evacuation order for part parts of the northeast portion of the evacuation area has been downgraded to an alert. As of 1:45 p.m. Sunday those who live in the areas of Township Road 710 between Range Road 65 and Park Meadows, Townships 32-70-6W6M and 33-70-6W6M and the subdivisions of Park Meadows and Deer Run Estates can return home.

Though they can return home residents are being advised to stay prepared to evacuate with a 30 minutes notice, by having important documents and three days worth of medications, food, water and any other important items or supplies; along with preparing pets and livestock.

As of Sunday the the evacuation order remains in place for the majority of those who are in the area of Township Road 710 south to the river, between range Road 63 and 75.

Kass Patterson
Kass Patterson
Born and raised in Calgary, Kass, from a young age, developed a love for learning people's stories and being able to share them with the community (or her family, or whoever would listen). In addition to working in communities like Okotoks and Calgary, Kass has also spent her summers travelling with the World Professional Chuckwagon Association since 2019, to help provide a peek behind the barn door into the world of chuckwagon racing. Outside of work and anything horse related, Kass is a reader and an avid country music fan, and most likely can be found with the biggest cup of coffee possible.
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