The Chuckegg and Jackpot Creek Wildfires remain Out of Control. Fire Ban and Off-Highway Vehicle Restriction continues. Report new wildfires by calling 310-FIRE(3473).
(Firefighters on the Chuckegg Creek fire pose for a group picture after a long days work)
HIGH LEVEL FOREST AREA UPDATE | JUNE 21, 2019 AT 8:00 PM
There are 7 active wildfires in the High Level Area. Of these fires; 3 are Out of Control (OC), 1 is Being Held (BH) and 3 are Under Control (UC). (For info regarding Chuckegg Creek and the Jackpot Creek fires please see below.) Click here for a map of all fire locations and their status within the High Level Forest Area.
Wildfires of note;
- Fire number, HWF091, is classified as Being Held (BH) and is located approximately 5 km southeast of the community of Fox Lake at 196 hectares in size. There are 25 firefighters, with 4 helicopters and heavy equipment working on this fire.
- Fire number, HWF088, is classified as Out of Control (OC) and is located 10 km northwest of Hutch Lake. This fire is 216 hectares in size. The fire saw minimal growth again today due to the cooler temperatures and the fire receiving some rain. Heavy equipment continues to establish a fireguard around the fire perimeter. There are 37 firefighters, 3 helicopters and heavy equipment working on this fire.
Firefighters, helicopters, airtankers and heavy equipment are positioned throughout the High Level Forest Area to respond to any new wildfire starts. Please report wildfires by calling 310-FIRE.
Be prepared, stay informed. Download the Alberta Emergency Alert App or visit their website by Clicking Here. You can also check with the County, the Town or your local community to see if new alerts or evacuation orders have been issued.
WEATHER
The forecast for tomorrow is for a high of 21 degrees, humidity at 30-35%, winds E/SE 10-15 and a chance of thundershowers. Sunday, Monday and Tuesday all have rain in the forecast.
CHUCKEGG CREEK FIRE UPDATE | JUNE 21, 2019 AT 8:00 PM
Mother Nature helped firefighters out today by sending rain to most parts of the wildfire. Between noon and 3 pm today Thompkins Landing received 10 mm of rain, Rocky Lane received 1.5 mm, near the TOHL received 3 mm, and the west part of the fire received no rain.
The rain and the increased humidity thwarted firefighters plans for ignition today and likely for tomorrow as well. Instead, firefighters made good progress working on the perimeter of the fire in all areas, concentrating on hotspots along Hwy 58, and on the spot fire on the east side of the Peace River. Burning is very deep in these areas.
The forecast for tomorrow is for a high of 21 degrees, humidity at 30-35%, winds E/SE 10-15 and a chance of thundershowers. Sunday, Monday and Tuesday all have rain in the forecast. Under these conditions there should not be any significant fire growth for the next five to seven days.
- The fire is now 331, 245 hectares.
- There are 816 firefighters and personnel, 52 helicopters, 153 pieces of heavy equipment.
THE JACKPOT CREEK FIRE UPDATE | JUNE 21, 2019 8:00 PM
The fire received approximately 2-4 mm of rain today, and minimal growth has been reported. The rain in combination with the cooler temperatures and higher humidity helped firefighters to continue to make great progress on the fire in all priority areas. Heavy equipment has completed a fireguard in priority areas as well.
- The north part of the fire is approximately 11 km from the Northwest Territories border.
- There are 187 firefighters and personnel, 23 heavy equipment pieces and 25 helicopters working on this fire.
- The fire is 77, 468 hectares in size.
ALERTS AND EVACUATIONS | BE PREPARED, STAY INFORMED
MACKENZIE COUNTY
Mackenzie County residents looking for information regarding evacuations and alerts please visit the Mackenzie County Facebook page.
- Alberta Emergency Alert, Download the mobile app.
TOWN OF HIGH LEVEL
For information regarding evacuations or alerts, please visit the Town of High Level Facebook page.
- Alberta Emergency Alert, Download the mobile app.
ROAD CLOSURE INFORMATION
To stay informed on all road closure info visit the Alberta Transportation website or download the mobile app.
SMOKE ISSUES
Smoke from wildfires in northern Alberta has caused poor air quality and reducing visibility at times. Winds will continue to shift bringing smoky conditions. For health related smoke issues, please visit Alberta Health Services.
FIRE BAN AND OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE RESTRICTION REMAIN IN EFFECT
A Fire Ban and Off-Highway Vehicle Restriction is in effect for the High Level Forest Area due to dry conditions and no significant rainfall 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.
Victoria Ostendorf | Wildfire Information Officer | High Level Forest Area
Mobile: 780-841-9387
1-866-FYI-FIRE
Leslie Lozinski | Wildfire Information Officer | Chuckegg Creek Wildfire
Phone: 780-653-0151 ext. 1052
1-866-FYI-FIRE
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