Community leadership has lifted all evacuation orders for Fort Chipewyan. This includes the evacuation orders issued by Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation (ACFN), Mikisew Cree First Nation (MCFN) and the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) with support from the Fort Chipewyan Métis Nation (FCMN).
These evacuation orders were issued on May 30 in response to the Rocky River wildfire MWF –025. On June 18, Alberta Wildfire confirmed that the southern perimeter of the fire was fully controlled and phase one of the joint re-entry plan began the following day with the return of essential services to the community. The wildfire is now classified as being held.
States of Local Emergencies remain in effect to support the re-entry effort.
Second phase of re-entry plan launched
The second re-entry phase begins today (June 22) with the return of most community members and land users by boat and by air.
Community members who are vulnerable or have unique needs will return as part of the third and final re-entry phase. They will be provided with special transportation that includes support and special considerations for mobility needs.
For detailed re-entry information visit rmwb.ca/fortchip and review the Returning Home Guide, Pet Guide, and Luggage Guide . Community members may also visit the hotel information desks for more information.
Anyone with questions or who needs assistance can contact their Nation or Pulse at 780-743-7000.
Returning by boat
Community members travelling by boat are able to return now. It is strongly recommended that everyone returning by boat leaves today as the river will be patrolled until 7 p.m. and free gas for community members will only be available today. Everyone leaving by boat today needs to check-in at the gas station right in Fort McKay.
Returning by air
Multiple flights are scheduled, starting today. Community members who haven’t received a call from a Nation representative about flight information should register now by calling Pulse at 780-743-7000. It is critical that community members board their assigned flights
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