The wildfire danger for the High Level Forest Area has climbed to Very High. Due to warmer temperatures, gusty winds and no significant rainfall in the forecast. A Fire Ban and Off-Highway Vehicle Restriction is now in effect. Please use caution in the forested areas. To report a wildfire please call 310-FIRE.
WILDFIRE UPDATE | MAY 17, 2019 AT 9:30 PM
There are four active wildfires in the High Level Forest Area. Of these fires; one is classified as Out of Control (OC) and three are classified as Under Control (UC).
Wildfires of note:
- Fire HWF042, started on Sunday May 12, 2019 and is located 23 km south, of the Town of High Level. This fire was previously classified as Being held (BH) but due to gusty winds out of the southeast this fire is back to being classified as Out of Control (OC) at 1, 817 hectares. In result of the high winds the fire experienced activity on the north and northwest side of the fire perimeter. There is no threat to the community of High Level.
A big THANK YOU goes out to all our 310-FIRE(3473) callers today, as smoke from fire HWF042 can be seen from far distances in our area. Including; Rainbow Lake, Fort Vermilion and La Crete.
To see a map of all fire locations and statuses within the High Level Fores Area please click here.
***Being Held (BH) means, given current weather and resources the fire is not expected to past predetermined boundaries.
FIRE BAN AND OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE RESTRICTION IN EFFECT
As of 6:00 p.m. on May 16, 2019, a Fire Ban and Off-Highway Vehicle Restriction is in effect for the High Level Forest Area. Due to warmer temperatures, gusty winds and no significant rain in the forecast. The ban and restriction will remain in effect until conditions improve. All fire permits are suspended and no new fire permits will be issued.
Prohibited
- All open fires including campfires in campgrounds, backcountry and random camping areas and backyard fire pits.
- Charcoal briquettes, turkey fryers and tiki torches.
- Fireworks and exploding targets.
- The use of off-highway vehicles for recreational use on all public lands.
Allowed
- Portable propane fire pits that are CSA approved or UL certified.
- Gas or propane stoves and barbecues that are CSA approved or UL certified and are designed for cooking or heating.
- Catalytic or infrared-style heaters.
Visit albertafirebans.ca for more information or download the new Alberta Fire Bans mobile app.
ALBERTA FIRE BANS NEW MOBILE APP
Download the new Alberta fire ban app, available for Android and Apple devices, to make planning your next outdoor adventure a breeze!
Features include:
- Push notification settings for specific geographic areas.
- Three distinct categories - fire bans, restrictions and advisories.
- Up-to-date data sourced directly from provincial fire authorities.
- Provides data from last time opened even without data or WiFi.
Victoria Ostendorf
Wildfire Information Officer
High Level Forest Area
Mobile: 780-841-9387
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