Select workers associated with critical infrastructure are being allowed into Brazeau County, Drayton Valley evacuation area.
Critical infrastucture includes hospitals, power and gas utilities, grocery stores, gas stations and pharmacies.
Workers are being given access under a shelter-in-place order to help re-establish services to prepare for when evacuees will be allowed to return. The county is planning for general reopening to the public once the fire is under control and it is safe to return.
Brazeau County officials confirmed on Facebook on Monday that “great progress was made getting us closer to full containment on the fire guard,” despite the current adverse weather conditions.
The state of local emergency still remains in place for Drayton Valley and Brazeau County.
More information is expected Tuesday morning to find the updates visit the Brazeau County Facebook page or the Drayton Valley Facebook page.
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