Critical alert update Lethbridge area

Toni Lucas, Pincher Creek Voice
(With information from Alberta Emergency Alert.)
As of 6:06 pm, November 27, 2011:

Due to grassfires and strong winds, areas west of Lethbridge, County of Lethbridge residents south of Coalhurst and West of Lethbridge are under an evacuation order for that area.

This is affecting or could affect urban residential or commercial properties. A reception centre in Lethbridge has been set up at the Fritz Sick Centre at 420 - 11 street to recieve any affected residents.

Residents are urged to follow the direction of the local authorities. Please take all possible precautions, and if you are having any respiratory problems, seek medical attention.

Update: Emergency Alert ended.