The fire danger level in the Peace River Forest Area is now LOW.
Firefighters, helicopters, air tankers and heavy equipment groups have been strategically placed around the area in preparation for any new wildfire starts.
WEATHER
- There is a wind event expected to enter the the Peace River area tomorrow. Tomorrow's temperatures are expected to be in the mid teens.
- Showers and cooler temperatures are expected to remain in the area over the next 24 hours.
- Check our wildfire weather forecast for more details (MA=west side of the Peace River, RE= the east side).
WILDFIRE UPDATE (current as of 11:30 am on August 30)
The Peace River Forest Area has recorded 112 wildfires with a total of 5,336.39 hectares burned since wildfire season began March 1, 2018. There are currently 2 active wildfires in the Peace River Forest Area.
Currently Active Wildfires: (changes since last update in bold)
- PWF 47 remains under control at 3,992 hectares in size 20 kms west of Hotchkiss.
- PWF 97 remains under control at 12.7 hectares in size east of the Paddle Prairie Area on the east side of the river.
*1 hectare = 100 metres x 100 metres
WILDFIRE SAFETY MESSAGES
- For your safety and the safety of firefighters, please stay clear of wildfire operations especially when aircraft are flying in the area. We appreciate your support.
- Anyone with smoke related health concerns should check the Alberta Health Services website or call 811 for 24/7 health advice from Alberta Health Link. For a smoke forecast map use Western Canada Smoke.
For more information on the location of wildfires in the province including status definitions, please visit our wildfire status map.
For more information on the wildfire situation across the province of Alberta, visit: wildfire.alberta.ca.
For more information on fire advisories, restrictions and fire bans within the province, please visit www.albertafirebans.ca or download the new Alberta Firebans App available for Android and Apple devices.
DO YOUR PART TO PREVENT WILDFIRES
Before you burn it, get a permit
Fire permits are required for all burning, with the exception of heating or warming fires, within the Forest Protection Area of Alberta. Call the Peace River Forest Area office at 780-624-6190 to find out how to obtain your FREE fire permit and please burn safely within the conditions on your permit.
Be sure to extinguish your campfires
Soak it with water, stir it up and soak it again. The ashes should be cool to the touch.
Keep your OHV debris free
Grass, twigs, leaves and mud can build up in the hotspots, heat up, drop off and start a wildfire. Remember to clean your machine before, during and after your ride.
Call 310-FIRE to report wildfires.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
- Bookmark the Peace River Wildfire Update and check for updates anytime or subscribe to have it emailed to you
- Download our apps, 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)