A new wildfire was detected yesterday (May 12) in the High Level Forest area about 3.5 km east of the community of Fox Lake and is considered out of control.

It is 20 hectares in size and smoke is visible from the community of Fox Lake.

There is no current threat to any homes or the community.

There are eight firefighters, three helicopters and airtankers, working on this fire. 

Click HERE for for a map of all fire locations and their status.

The wildfire danger is high for the High Level area and a fire ban and off-highway vehicle restrictions are in effect.