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BREAKING: Village of Boyle cleared for re-entry following evacuation

BREAKING: Village of Boyle cleared for re-entry following evacuation

Selected Athabasca County residences still under evacuation order, but Highway 831 fire now held says mayor and reeve
UPDATE: Boyle fire not expected to grow overnight

UPDATE: Boyle fire not expected to grow overnight

Athabasca County says fire contained on all sides, with firefighting efforts to continue overnight.
Boyle evacuees wait anxiously, community near and far step up with support

Boyle evacuees wait anxiously, community near and far step up with support

While Boyle residents like Breanna Mackenzie wait to see what will happen to their homes and community, fellow Athabascans and Albertans as far as Edmonton offer support
UPDATE: Boyle Healthcare Centre closed until futher notice

UPDATE: Boyle Healthcare Centre closed until futher notice

The facility will remain closed until it is deemed safe to reopen.
UPDATE: Boyle School closed until further notice due to fire

UPDATE: Boyle School closed until further notice due to fire

School officials say they are hopeful the evacuation order will be lifted soon, allowing normal operations to resume.
Fire-induced power outage impacting 268 buildings

Fire-induced power outage impacting 268 buildings

Fortis Alberta crews working to replace 23 power poles following widlfire
UPDATE: Athabasca County making 'excellent' progress on Boyle fire

UPDATE: Athabasca County making 'excellent' progress on Boyle fire

Evacuees who didn't attend registration centre encouraged to register via QR code for tracking purposes
UPDATE: 1,000 hectares burnt by Boyle wildfire

UPDATE: 1,000 hectares burnt by Boyle wildfire

ATHABASCA — Boyle and Athabasca County officials are asking locals to stay away and give crews space and time to continue fighting the wildfire threatening the village from the south.
UPDATE: Wildfire still moving towards Boyle, but crews on scene overnight

UPDATE: Wildfire still moving towards Boyle, but crews on scene overnight

State of local emergency remains in effect for Village and County
BREAKING: Boyle issues evacuation order for all residents

BREAKING: Boyle issues evacuation order for all residents

Evacuees to go to Lac La Biche Parkland Motel. Call village office if assistance is needed
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