A big wildfire is out of control south of Whitecourt. People must leave now.

The fire is east of Range Road 114 and south of Highway 43.

All people in the area must leave now. Take pets, papers, and medicine.

The fire is 55 hectares big and moving south because of wind.

Firefighters and planes are working to stop the fire.

The evacuation order was given at 5:31 p.m. The fire is out of control.

We will give more updates when we have them.

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