The fire danger for the Peace River Area area is LOW. While many parts of our forest area has seen significant amounts of rainfall recently it is important to remember that some areas may be experiencing drier conditions than others.

WILDFIRE UPDATE   6pm - 06/10/18

There are currently 2 active wildfires in the Peace River Forest Area. No new wildfires in the past 24hr.

• 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.  This fire is now 50% contained MAP.  

For your safety and the safety our 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. 

FIRE ADVISORY LIFTED

The Fire Advisory has been lifted for the Peace River Forest Area due to the recent rainfall.  All previously suspended permits are now active (provided they aren't expired) and new fire permit requests are now being accepted.

 

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 

Remember to never leave your campfire unattended and make sure to properly put it out by soaking it, stirring it and soaking it again. Learn more here.

If using an off-highway vehicle, stop regularly to check your vehicle for build-up of grass, branches and other debris. This material can catch fire and drop from your vehicle as you drive and cause a wildfire.

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Kelly Burke 

Wildfire Information Officer

(780) 832-7235

kelly.burke@gov.ab.ca

Report Wildfires 310-FIRE (3743)

 

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