The fire advisory remains effective for the Peace River Forest Area. Crews, aircraft and heavy equipment have been placed strategically throughout the Peace River Forest Area in order to be as close as possible to any new wildfire starts. Please continue to exercise caution and call 310-FIRE (3473) to report wildfires.
Wildfire Update
There were 7 new wildfires over the weekend, four of which have been extinguished and three that have been turned over to the landowner. There have been a total of 105 wildfires and 347.08 hectares burned in the Peace River Forest area this fire season.
For information on wildfires around the province, download our free Alberta Wildfire app, subscribe to our updates or visit our website at www.wildfire.alberta.ca.
Call 310-FIRE to report wildfires.
Wildfire Hazard
The wildfire hazard is now HIGH. Temperatures are expected to be in the mid twenties tomorrow with no showers expected to pass through over the next 24 hours. Winds are expected to be light from the southeast at 10 km/hr.
Please supervise all fires and completely extinguish them before leaving the site and as always, help us get to wildfires quickly by calling 310-FIRE to report wildfires.
FIRE RESTRICTIONS
- No new permits will be issued but existing permits are still valid.
- Safe campfires are still allowed.
Smoke Concerns
Smoke from the wildfires in British Columbia is expected to continue to affect the Peace River Forest Area.
When an air quality advisory is in effect, all individuals living in or travelling within the affected area are advised to be aware of potential health concerns that can be associated with poor air quality conditions, and take precautions to reduce exposure and risk.
Individuals experiencing symptoms can also call Health Link at 811 to speak to a registered nurse.
Information about the air quality in many areas of Alberta is updated regularly on the Alberta Environment and Parks Website at www.airquality.alberta.ca . For a smoke forecast map visit the BlueSky Canada website. Air quality information is also available by phone, toll-free, at 1-877-247-7333.
Help prevent wildfires
A campfire left smouldering can cause a wildfire. Never leave your campfire unattended and make sure it's been completely extinguished before you leave your site. Please make sure your campfire is out.
Your off-highway vehicle can start a wildfire. Check your off-highway vehicle frequently for any smouldering debris. Grass, muskeg, moss or other debris can drop to the ground as you're riding and spark a wildfire. ride debris free.
Before you burn it, get your permit
As of March 1st, all burning activities in Alberta’s Forest Protection Area, excluding campfires, now 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 your free fire permit.
Changes to the Forest and Prairie Protection Act
In fall of last year, we passed legislation to enhance wildfire prevention, to deter risky behaviour and give wildland firefighters more tools to keep Albertans and their communities safe.- new penalties for violations such as abandoning campfires or burning during fire bans,
- and improving government’s ability to restrict higher risk activities, like fireworks and incendiary targets.
Penalties will be determined by a statutory decision-maker on a case-by-case basis.
Please visit our website for more information.
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 and Android devices.
- You can also find us on Facebook,Twitter, Youtube
- 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 (3743)