Alberta Emergency Alert - Wildfire Alert Updated

Advisory: Wildfire - Parts of Alberta (Updated May 19, 2019 at 02:26 PM)

Advisory: Wildfire - Parts of Alberta

Updated May 19, 2019 at 02:26 PM

Source: Alberta Emergency Management Agency on behalf of Town Of High Level

Issued: May 19, 2019 at 02:26 PM

Description: Alberta Emergency Alert - Wildfire Alert Updated

There is a wildfire South and West of the Town of High Level

The wildfire has crossed Highway 58 about 32 kilometers west of High Level. While there remains no imminent threat to the community there is a chance of a disruption to the electrical services. Smoke from the Wildfire is visible from the town, neither the Town of High Level or Norbord Plant are under immediate threat at this time.

Area: Mackenzie #23

Affected areas (15):

  • High Level
  • Mackenzie No. 23
  • Rainbow Lake
  • Fox Lake 162
  • John d'Or Prairie 215
  • Tall Cree 173
  • Tall Cree 173A
  • Beaver Ranch 163
  • Boyer 164
  • Child Lake 164A
  • Hay Lake 209
  • Bushe River 207
  • Upper Hay River 212
  • Carcajou 187
  • Fort Vermillion 173B

Action to take:

  • The Town is in contact with ATCO Power, any updates will be posted when available
  • Visit www.facebook.com/TownofHighLevel for up to dare details
  • No Evacuation Alert in place at this time, but residents should remain vigilant and review their family emergency procedures
  • If Evacuation is required, Highway 88 would be a safe route from the hazard area
  • Visit www.511.alberta.ca for road updates

Additional information:

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