The Fire Ban and Off-Highway Vehicle Restriction have been lifted and a Fire Advisory has been put in place. Use caution in the forested areas and report new wildfires by calling 310-FIRE(3473).
FIRE ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR THE HIGH LEVEL FOREST AREA
The Fire Ban and the Off-Highway Vehicle Restriction for the High Level Forest Area has been lifted effective June 25, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. and a Fire Advisory has been put in place, due to a high hazard and local fire activity.
- Safe Campfires are currently allowed, but may be restricted in the coming days if weather conditions change.
- Current seasonal permits issued until October 31, 2019 are permitted.
- New permits will only be issued for smudges, burn barrels and light debris yard clean up.
To get a fire permit please call 780-926-5407 and leave a detailed message with your home location, burn location and what you plan to burn. A patrolman will collect your info and call you to set up a visit.
Visit albertafirebans.ca for more information or download the new Alberta Fire Bans mobile app.
HIGH LEVEL FOREST AREA UPDATE | JUNE 25, 2019 AT 8:00 PM
There are 5 active wildfires in the High Level Area. Of these fires; 2 are Out of Control (OC), 2 are Being Held (BH) and 1 is Under Control (UC). (For info regarding the Chuckegg Creek and the Jackpot Creek fires please see below for more info.) 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 27 firefighters, with 3 helicopters and heavy equipment working on this fire.
- Fire number, HWF088, is classified as Being Held (BH) and is located 10 km northwest of Hutch Lake. This fire is 216 hectares in size. Heavy equipment continues to establish a fireguard around the fire perimeter. There are 44 firefighters, 6 helicopters and heavy equipment working on this fire.
***The next update will be at 11:00 a.m., or if conditions change.
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
Tomorrow's forecast is calling for a high of 20 degrees, a relative humidity of 40 per cent and variable winds out of the southeast 15 km/h shifting to out of the north at 20 km/h.
CHUCKEGG CREEK FIRE UPDATE | JUNE 25, 2019 AT 8:00 PM
With favourable weather conditions steady progress has been made on the Chuckegg Creek wildfire. Today, there were some active hotspots within the fire perimeter due to afternoon heating from the sun, resulting in increased smoke and some open flame.
The north, west, and south sides have remained quiet and the most of the current fire behaviour is in the east side. Three dozer groups are working to build guard from Peace River towards the Boyer River Cell Tower. New lines of dozer guard are also being established on the west side of the Peace River, northwest of Moose Island. Additional firefighters have arrived and they will be assigned to priority areas on the east side of the wildfire to help with direct attack, laying hose and patrolling. Today, the fire department in conjunction with wildland firefighters worked on hotspots along Highways 35 and 58.
There are 46 helicopters currently working on this wildfire and as a result the restricted airspace on and around the wildfire is very busy, and a NOTAM is in place. It is illegal to operate any aircraft not associated with wildfire suppression in the restricted area, including drones. Please do not fly drones near or within the fire perimeter of the Chuckegg Creek wildfire. When a drone is near a wildfire it endangers firefighting personnel and may cause firefighting operations to stop.
- The fire is 331,946 hectares in size.
- There are 1,180 firefighters and personnel, 338 pieces of heavy equipment and 46 helicopters working on this fire.
THE JACKPOT CREEK FIRE UPDATE | JUNE 25, 2019 AT 8:00 PM
Firefighters continued working along the West side of Highway 35, securing dozer lines and establishing hose lays to prevent the fire from spreading towards the highway. Firefighters are working on the Southwest side of Highway 35 as crews continue to identify and extinguish hotspots. Due to weather conditions there has been no growth reported.
- The fire is 77,468 hectares in size.
- There are 189 firefighters and personnel, 5 pieces of heavy equipment and 22 helicopters working on this fire.
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.
Victoria Ostendorf | Wildfire Information Officer | High Level Forest Area
Mobile: 780-841-9387
1-866-FYI-FIRE
Rosalie MacAulay | Wildfire Information Officer | Chuckegg Creek Wildfire
Phone: 780-653-0151 ext. 1052
1-866-FYI-FIRE
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