Mandatory evacuation in High Level

May 20, 2019 6:11 pm MST.

Residents of a northern Alberta town are being told to evacuate as an out-of-control wildfire continues to grow. The evacuation order has been issued in the town of High Level and surrounding areas due to wildfire threat. A state of local emergency is now in effect for Mackenzie county. The Chuckegg Creek fire has grown due to strong winds, and is now approximately 69- thousand hectares. The wildfire is located about 5 km south of high level. Approximately 4,000 residents are being told to leave their homes. Crews are going door to door to notify people.

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