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Old 05-20-2019, 05:26 PM
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Default Town of High Level manatory evacuation.
The Town of High Level is now issuing an Evacuation Order as of May 20, 2019 at 4:00 pm.


http://www.emergencyalert.alberta.ca...9/05/6675.html

WILDFIRE UPDATE | MAY 19, 2019 AT 11:30 AM
The Chuckegg Creek Wildfire (Fire number, HWF042)
The Chuckegg Creek fire has grown due to strong winds, and is now approximately 69, 000 hectares. High gusty winds are forecast again for today; in result the fire will experience an increase in activity. This fire is located approximately 5 km south of the Town of High Level and remains classified as Out of Control (OC). The town of High Level remains in no immediate danger, but residents are recommended to remain vigilant and be prepared, as the situation could change quickly. Alberta Wildfire has 64 firefighters, heavy equipment, along with air support from helicopters and air tankers working to contain this fire.

This fire started about twenty km south of High Level and is now burning south and west of town.
This morning it was reported to cover just over 8,500 hectares but now is reported to cover over 69,000 hectares.

Highways south and west of town are closed to all traffic.

The town and adjacent reserve are under mandatory evacuation order as of 4:00 pm today.
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Old 05-20-2019, 05:28 PM
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I just saw this. Hope everyone stays safe up there.
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Over the weekend we had almost 4 inches of rain in Beaver Mines.
Sure wish we could send some North.
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Old 05-20-2019, 05:52 PM
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Hope all are safe and there are a ton of fire fighting resources headed north.
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We are in touch with friends in High Level. So far it sounds like the evacuation is going smoothly.
I am standing by if help is needed.

The fire west of us has grown a lot since yesterday but it's still over twenty km west of us and the wind is in our favor. of course that could change.
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Luck man.
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I just saw this. Hope everyone stays safe up there.
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Praying for rain and calm winds!

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Mounties kicking in doors taking everyone’s guns yet?


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Maybe the federal government will send some military to assist........



Sorry. I forgot. High Level isnt in Ontario or Quebec


We have fire, they have water. Strange huh
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Maybe the federal government will send some military to assist........



Sorry. I forgot. High Level isnt in Ontario or Quebec


We have fire, they have water. Strange huh
I believe the provincial government has to ask for military assistance.
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