Peace River Area Update

Peace River Forest Area Update - June 7, 2017

Posted on Wed, Jun 07, 2017

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Wildfire Update

There have been 33 wildfires in the Peace River Forest area this fire season, all of which have been extinguished with the exception of one.  

PWF 024 remains under control at 97.2 hectares in size and is located approximately 36 miles west of Manning.  Good progress was made today and the crews and aircraft will continue to work towards getting it under control again tomorrow.  The fire will be scanned tomorrow to look for hotspots.  

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 forecasted crossover conditions and strong, gusty winds, the wildfire hazard for tomorrow is EXTREME. Temperatures are expected to increase to the high twenties to low thirties while the relative humidity levels are expected to drop down to 25%.  Winds are expected to blow from the southeast at 25 km/hr with gusts up to 45 km/hr expected.  No precipitation is expected for the area for the next 24 hours, with some potential for some showers in the south part of the Peace River Forest Area on Friday.  

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 Advisory In Effect

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

 

Help prevent wildfires

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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.
 
These regulation changes help support the legislation by including:
  • 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.

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION

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Or contact:

Crystal Burrows 

Wildfire Information Officer

(780) 618-6215

crystal.burrows@gov.ab.ca

Report Wildfires 310-FIRE (3743)