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.

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 also 17,18,19,28,29,30,31, 32 Township 108 Range 18 West 5 - road is closed.

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

Area: High Level

Affected areas (1):

• High Level

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
• There is no threat to High Level

Additional information:

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