Out-of-control fire in High Level continues to grow

A state of emergency has been declared in High Level as a result of a wildfire in the region. There are about 90 firefighters, 25 helicopters and air tankers working to keep the fire—currently occupying nearly 80,000 hectares three kilometres west of High Level—from reaching town. On Tuesday night, wildfire officials deemed the wildfire danger as "extreme." Earlier in the day, Premier Jason Kenney announced Tuesday that firefighters from B.C., Ontario and Nova Scotia will be arriving