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Wildfire forces residents of Paul First Nation from their homes

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Alberta wildfires prompt evacuations of communities
WATCH ABOVE: As of 7 p.m. Monday night, there were 26 wildfires burning across Alberta and six of them listed as out of control. That’s forced some people from their homes while crews work to put out the flames. Shallima Maharaj has the latest – Apr 19, 2016

LATEST UPDATE, April 20, 3:15 p.m.: Alberta Municipal Affairs said Paul First Nation remains under an evacuation order and that about 165 residents of the community are still displaced. The Alberta government said the wildfire response in the community is currently being led by Paul First Nation.

EDMONTON – A wildfire on the Paul First Nation has prompted officials to call for a partial evacuation of the community west of Edmonton.

Officials are advising all residents and visitors to be ready to leave the area with little notice.

An evacuation centre has been set up at the Ironhead Golf Course clubhouse in Wabamun and the Paul First Nation School will be closed on Tuesday.

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Anyone driving in the area is asked to do so cautiously.

Paul First Nation is located about 70 kilometres west of Edmonton. It is right beside the hamlet of Duffield, which on Monday was put under an evacuation alert by Parkland County.

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READ MORE: Wildfires in Parkland County prompt local state of emergency

Watch below: With 26 wildfires burning across Alberta Monday evening and some of them prompting states of emergency to be declared, Margeaux Morin reports on how weather is impacting the province’s wildfire situation.

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How weather is impacting Alberta’s wildfire situation

There were 37 wildfires burning in Alberta – five were listed as out of control – as of 10 a.m. Tuesday.

Visit the government of Alberta’s website for the very latest information on the wildfire status across Alberta and the current fire ban situation.

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