The staff at the Peace River Forest Area and our good friend, Bertie Beaver would like to wish all Canadians a very happy Canada Day weekend! Thanks for coming out and seeing us at the Grimshaw Canada Day Parade and at the Canada Day Celebrations at Riverfront Park! Please stay safe and as always, call 310-FIRE to report wildfires.

Wildfire Update

There have been 52 wildfires in the Peace River Forest area this fire season, all but one of which have been extinguished.  PWF 45 has been turned over to the landowner.

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

Due to the warm temperatures, lack of rain and strong winds forecasted for the day, the wildfire hazard has now increased to HIGH.  Winds are expected to come from the west at 25km/hr, gusting up to 40km/hr throughout the day.  Please use caution, as fires could spread very quickly and unexpectedly in these winds.  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.

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.  

Lightning season has begun and the potential for multiple fires starting in one day has increased.  It is very important to get your fire permits before you burn and that all wildfires are reported to 310-FIRE immediately.

Fire Restrictions

There are currently no restrictions on burning within the Peace River Forest Area.

 

For information on advisories, restrictions, fire bans and forest closures within Alberta, please visit www.albertafirebans.ca.

 

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. 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.

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