Dry grasses and other forest vegetation pose a significant fire hazard this time of year. Please exercise caution.
WILDFIRE ADVISORY IN EFFECT
- Safe wood campfires in campgrounds (within fire rings) or random camping areas
- Charcoal briquettes
- Portable propane fire pits
- Gas or propane stoves and barbecues
- Catalytic or infrared-style heaters
WILDFIRE UPDATE
The wildfire danger level is now VERY HIGH in the Peace River Forest Area. The dry grasses and forest vegetation pose a high hazard during this time of year and will continue to do so until the forest greens up for the spring season.
There are currently 4 wildfires burning out of control, 3 being held and 3 under control wildfires in the area as well as 1 wildfire that has been turned over to the landowner. Of these active wildfires, 8 were discovered west of Deadwood in the Buchanan Creek area today. Firefighters and aircraft will continue to work towards extinguishing these wildfires this afternoon and evening.
For more information on the location of these fires and the status definitions, please visit our wildfire status map.
There have been a number of wildfires and mutual aid fires in the Peace River Forest Area and so far, all of them have been human-caused. Please do your part to prevent wildfires.
For more information on the wildfire situation across the province of Alberta, visit: wildfire.alberta.ca.
DO YOUR PART TO PREVENT SPRING 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 app, 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)