Alberta Emergency Alert - Wildfire Update May 5 10:30 a.m. A serious industrial fire is burning approximately 5 km South of the Town of High Level.

Advisory: Wildfire (Updated May 05, 2016 at 10:49 AM)

Advisory: Wildfire

Updated May 05, 2016 at 10:49 AM

Source: Mackenzie County

Issued: May 05, 2016 at 10:49 AM

Description: Alberta Emergency Alert - Wildfire Update May 5 10:30 a.m. A serious industrial fire is burning approximately 5 km South of the Town of High Level.

The evacuation order will been lifted as of 12:00 p.m. for residents living in Township 109 range 19 west of 5 between Townships road 1090 and 1094 east to the Bushe River, also 17,18,19,28,29,30,31,32 Township 108 Range 18 west 5. Residents are to remain on immediate alert in case the situation changes due to weather changes.

Check Mackenzie County Facebook Page for further updates. If you are having breathing difficulties due to the smoke, please seek medical attention.

Action to take:

  • Mackenzie County is advising residents that they may return home as of 12:00 p.m today
  • Residents are urged to remain on high alert with potential for immediate evacuation again
  • Be cautious while in or near this are as resources continue to work and control this fire.

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