Wildfire hazard climbs to VERY HIGH in the Peace area 

As temperatures continue to climb with winds 25k/hr gusting to 50 km/hr the wildfire hazard is now considered very high. Strong gusty winds can cause extreme fire behavior and make fires grow rapidly. Residents and visitors to the Peace River Wildfire Management Area are urged to be cautious with any burning at this time. No significant rain is in the forecast - expect the hazard to continue to increase throughout the week. 

Fire fighting crews, air tankers, helicopters and heavy equipment have been strategically placed throughout the Peace River Wildfire Management Area ready to be quickly dispatched to any wildfire starts.

Please exercise caution when burning or recreating in the forest and call 310-FIRE to report wildfires.

Expect smoke in the air for the next few days from wildfires burning in British Columbia and Alberta. Anyone with health concerns should check the Alberta health services website or call 811 for 24/7 health advise from health link Alberta. For a smoke forecast map please visit Wildfire Smoke Forecasts for Western Canada

Local Wildfires

There have been 82 wildfires in the Peace River Wildfire Management Area this fire season. One new wildfire start today was quickly actioned and under control. At this time, nine wildfire are listed as under control and all others have been extinguished.

The Hotchkiss complex (now comprised of PWF 050, 052 and 054) is located just southwest of the Hotchkiss Lookout down the Chinchaga Forestry Road. These fires are now classified as under control. 

If you have any questions about permits, please contact your local forestry office at 780-624-6190.

For more information contact:
Kelly Burke| Wildfire Information Officer

780-538-5327 (office) | 780-832-7235 (mobile)