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

High Level has launched an online experience to mark the first anniversary of the Chuckegg Creek wildfire, which forced the evacuation of thousands of people.

High Prairie RCMP were initially called after the body of a man was found off Highway 88 near Red Earth Creek around 4 p.m. Wednesday. 

An aggressive wildfire in northern Alberta that forced people out of their homes for a week in late May has finally been brought under control.

Police are trying to confirm his identity. An autopsy is scheduled for Monday.

The Chuckegg Creek wildfire in northern Alberta is now classified as being held.

The Alberta government said a shift in weather, including cooler temperatures and rain in recent days, has helped firefighters in the High Level region.

The vice-chair of the Paddle Prairie Métis Settlement shared an emotional video of her family returning home after the Chuckegg Creek wildfire destroyed their house.

Sixteen homes were destroyed by the massive Chuckegg Creek Wildfire at the end of May. About 15 more were damaged by flames and smoke.

The community was told to leave immediately on May 29, when the massive Chuckegg Creek wildfire burning near High Level quickly doubled in size and spread.