Peace River Area Update

Peace River Forest Area Wildfire Update - June 22, 2021

Posted on Tue, Jun 22, 2021

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The wildfire danger in the Peace River Forest Area is now VERY HIGH. 


Fire Advisory 2

A fire advisory is currently in effect for the Peace River Forest Area. 

Under this advisory:

  • Current permits will remain active;
  • New fire permits will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Prohibited:

  • Any burning without a valid fire permit, other than a campfire, is prohibited.

 Allowed:

  • Safe wood campfires
  • Backyard fire pits
  • Portable propane fire pits
  • Gas or propane stoves and barbecues
  • Catalytic or infrared-style heaters

Never leave a campfire unattended. Soak it, stir it and soak it again until cool to the touch to ensure it is extinguished. If you see a wildfire, report it immediately by calling 310-FIRE.

The fire advisory will remain in effect until conditions improve.


WILDFIRE UPDATE

There are currently no wildfires in the Peace River Forest Area.

Since March 1, there have been 27 wildfires in the Peace River Forest Area burning a total of 8.73 hectares (ha).  

PROVINCIAL WILDFIRE UPDATE

There are currently nine wildfires in the Forest Protection Area (FPA) of Alberta. Two of these wildfires are being held and seven are under control. 

Since March 1st, there have been 569 wildfires in the FPA, burning a total of 1,389 ha.


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FIRE PERMIT

During wildfire season, you are required to have a fire permit if you plan on doing any burning in the Forest Protection Area, other than a campfire. 

We urge everyone to use caution when working and recreating outdoors. Never leave your campfire unattended. Before leaving, be sure to soak your campfire, stir it and soak it again.

Please contact the local forestry office at 780-624-6190 to obtain your free fire permit. 


FOR MORE INFORMATION

  

For more information, please contact:

Provincial Information Officer 

Mobile: (780) 420-1968

wildfireinfo@gov.ab.ca

 

Report Wildfires 310-FIRE (3743)

 

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