Peace River Area Update

Evacuations and Closures

• Sign up for the free emergency alert app to get up to the minute alerts and updates on evacuations and other emergencies in the province pushed to your device.  
• Please visit www.emergencyalert.alberta.ca for a listing of all evacuations currently in effect in Alberta. 
• For information on how you can prepare yourself for the event that an evacuation is necessary, visit www.aema.alberta.ca/72-hour-emergency-kit.

Active wildfires in the area 

(1 ha is 100 metres by 100 metres or approximately the size of 2 football fields)

There have been 55 wildfires in the Peace River Forest Area so far this fire season.  There were no new wildfires today.  

• ABC001 (BC Wildfire # G80068)  This wildfire is located west of the Clearhills area on both sides of the BC/Alberta border. 
  • Due to the hard work of our firefighters, aircraft and heavy equipment, this fire is now UNDER CONTROL and sufficient action has been taken that the entire fire perimeter has been secured from further spread.  
  • Firefighters will continue to work on the fire  tomorrow.  Thanks to their hard work and the continued rain in the area, the fire has been extremely quiet and good progress continues to be made.
  • We continue working with the BC Forest Service to action this wildfire.  For updates on the BC side of this fire, please continue to visit the BC wildfire website.  

Safety Concerns

Drone and UAV Use 

• When you fly a drone or UAV over or near an Alberta wildfire, you’re breaking the law and endangering firefighting personnel and may cause firefighting operations to stop.
• Before you fly your drone or UAV, make sure you understand the rules that apply and follow them. Not doing so could cost you up to $25,000 in fines.
• For more information, please visit: tc.gc.ca/SafetyFirst

Completely extinguish your campfires

Be sure to completely extinguish your campfire before leaving it unattended.  Soak it with water, stir it and soak it again. Repeat this process until the ashes are cool to the touch.  

• All campfires should be burned within a fire pit ring with a non-flammable material such as clean sand underneath.  
• Ensure that there is no dry grass or other flammable material around the ring.

Keep your OHV clean

The hot areas on your OHV can collect dried grasses and other debris and start a wildfire.  

• Please clean your quad regularly throughout the day and carry a bucket with you to help in the event of a starting a wildfire.  
• Stop frequently and check behind you for hot spots.
• If you start a fire with your OHV, call 310-FIRE immediately.

Before you burn it, get your permit

Beginning March 1st, all burning activities in Alberta’s Forest Protection Area, excluding campfires, require a fire permit. 

• Fire permits are free and available at your local Agriculture and Forestry office.  You can call 780-624-6190 for more information or to obtain you free fire permit. 
• Please check the weather forecast and ensure the forecasted winds will be within the conditions on your permit before burning.

For more information

• Bookmark the Peace River Wildfire Update and check for updates anytime or subscribe to have it emailed to you
• Download our app, available for Apple andAndroid devices.
• You can also find us on 
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  • or visit www.wildfire.alberta.ca

Or contact:

Crystal Burrows - Wildfire Information Officer

(780) 618-6215

crystal.burrows@gov.ab.ca

Report Wildfires 310-FIRE