FIRE ADVISORY LIFTED
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WILDFIRE UPDATE (current as of 3 pm on June 4)
Due to the recent rainfall, the wildfire danger level had dropped to LOW in the Peace River Forest Area.
Today's temperatures are expected to drop to the single digits today, and the relative humidity is expected to be 80-90%. Winds are expected to be variable as far as direction, and strong at 30 km/hr with gusts up to 50 km/hr. Sustained rainfall is expected to pass through the area throughout the day. Check our wildfire weather forecast for more details (MA=west side of the Peace River, RE= the east side).
Firefighters, helicopters, air tankers and heavy equipment groups have been strategically placed around the area in preparation for any new wildfire starts.
There are currently 2 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
- This fire is now BEING HELD at 3,992 hectares in size 20 kms west of Hotchkiss. Due to the rain and cooler temperatures today, the fire behavior has been quiet. Helicopters, heavy equipment and firefighters will continue to work towards fortifying the guard around the fire perimeter again today.
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Anyone with smoke related health concerns should check the Alberta Health Services or call 811 for 24/7 health advise from Alberta Health Link. For a smoke forecast map use Western Canada Smoke
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.
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.
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)