Alberta Emergency Alert - Wildfire Alert May 4, 4:49 PM. A serious industrial fire is burning approximately 5 km South of the Town of High Level.

Critical: Wildfire (Updated May 04, 2016 at 05:57 PM)

Critical: Wildfire

Updated May 04, 2016 at 05:57 PM

Source: Mackenzie County

Issued: May 04, 2016 at 05:57 PM

Description: Alberta Emergency Alert - Wildfire Alert May 4, 4:49 PM. A serious industrial fire is burning approximately 5 km South of the Town of High Level.

An immediate mandatory evacuation order has been issued for the following area as a result of the out of control fire in the Norbord yard. Evacuation area, Country residents that live in Township 109 Range 19 west of 5 between Township Roads 1090 and 1094 and east to the Bushe Reserve.

Check Mackenzie County Facebook Page for further updates. If you are experiencing any breathing difficulties, please seek medical attention.

Action to take:

  • Evacuate immediately
  • Follow the directions of local authorities
  • Visibility will be affected
  • Avoid the area
  • Residents are asked to go to the Reception Centre located at the Town of High Level office to register and receive further instruction
  • For more information call 780-927-3718
  • For information pertaining to roads please call 511.

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