High Level Fire

• Chuckegg Creek wildfire declared out after 17 months

  The wildfire near the town of High Level started on May 12, 2019 and was caused by lightning.

  Canada

  Oct 22, 2020
  
• Alberta wildfires grow ‘significantly’; blaze near High Level surges in size to 2,300 square kilometres

  The Chuckegg Creek Fire ballooned in size between Wednesday and Thursday. As of 11 a.m. Thursday, it was approximately 2,300 square kilometres — or 230,000 hectares.

  Weather

  May 30, 2019
  
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• ‘We’re going to see the fire pick up and get more intense’: Fire officials provide update in High Level

  Fire officials said the fire risk in High Level remains extreme Sunday.

  Environment

  May 26, 2019
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• ‘It will ease a lot of the burden’: High Level fire evacuees eager to receive funds from province

  Adults are eligible for a one-time payment of $1,250 while dependent children can get $500 each. Evacuees can start applying for the funds Sunday.

  Environment

  May 25, 2019
• Emergency financial assistance coming to High Level wildfire evacuees with wind set to shift Sunday

  Starting Sunday, people forced out of High Level and surrounding northern Alberta communities by a 9,925-square-kilometre wildfire will be able to apply for emergency financial aid from the province.

  Health

  May 24, 2019
• High Level wildfire crews fight fire with fire to protect Alberta town

  The High Level mayor called Premier Jason Kenney's office asking his government to sign off on preloaded debit cards for those who fled the town during the long weekend.

  Weather

  May 23, 2019
• IN PHOTOS: Premier Kenney takes aerial tour of High Level wildfire

  Premier Jason Kenney went on an aerial tour of the area and visited the emergency operations centre in High Level.

  Environment

  May 22, 2019
• High Level wildfire grows to nearly 80,000 hectares

  The out-of-control wildfire that forced the evacuation of High Level, Alta., on Monday is currently listed as a Level 6, the most severe, given how active it is.

  Environment

  May 21, 2019
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• Northern Alberta hotel and restaurant destroyed by fire

  A hotel and restaurant in northern Alberta was completely destroyed by fire Saturday morning.

  Feb 27, 2016