Alberta Emergency Alert - Wildfire Update May 6 2:46 p.m. A serious industrial fire is burning approximately 5 km South of the Town of High Level.

Description: Alberta Emergency Alert - Wildfire Update May 6 2:46 p.m. A serious industrial fire is burning approximately 5 km South of the Town of High Level.

Mackenzie County will maintain the State of Local Emergency over the weekend; 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. There is no immediate danger.

Check Mackenzie County Facebook Page for further updates. Smoke will continue to be a problem in that area. If you are having breathing difficulties due to the smoke, please seek medical attention.

Action to take:

• Residents are asked to remain on evacuation alert over the weekend
• We ask that local residents only access the road at this time
• This will allow easy access of emergency response vehicles as they continue to work and maintain the fire
• For more information call 780 927 3718

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