WILDFIRE UPDATE 5:30pm - 06/17/18

There have been 52 wildfires in the Peace River Forest area this fire season.

There are currently 3 active wildfires in the Peace River Forest Area.

PWF 34 is located west of the Hamburg area and is now Under control at 1,168.00 hectares in size.
PWF 47 is now Under Control at 3,992 hectares in size 20 kms west of Hotchkiss.
PWF 52 was discovered today and is currently being held at 4.5 hectares in size 2 kms west of Fontas Tower. We have air tankers, multiple helicopters and crews working to control this fire this evening.

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.

Please note: The advisory has been lifted for the Forest Protection Area only. Some municipalities in the area may have an advisory, restriction or fireban in place. For more information on this and other fire advisories/restrictions and fire bans within the province visit www.albertafirebans.ca

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.