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Wildfire hazard increasing north of the city

The Fort McMurray area is still at high risk for wildfires.

However, the area north of Lake Athabasca is between Very High and Extreme.

Environment and Sustainable Resource Development says the fire burning near Wood Buffalo National Park should be finished by tomorrow.

Because of the hazard, Fort Chipewyan, Fort Fitzgerald and Fort Smith aren’t issuing permits until the risk lowers.