PWF 047 is burning out of control at 150 hectares in size in the 30 kms west of Hotchkiss. There have been multiple air tanker groups, helicopters, heavy equipment and firefighters working on this fire since it was discovered this morning.
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WILDFIRE UPDATE (current as of 4 pm on May 28)
The wildfire danger level remains EXTREME in the Peace River Forest Area. The dry grasses and forest vegetation pose an especially high hazard in windy conditions. Please exercise extreme caution.
Tomorrow's temperatures are expected to drop slightly to the low to mid teens, and the relative humidity is expected to range between 20-30%. The winds will be of concern again tomorrow, blowing in from the northwest at 20 km/hr with gusts up to 40 km/hr. Scattered showers are expected to pass through the area as well. Check our wildfire weather forecast for more details (MA=west side of the Peace River, RE= the east side).
There was one new fire today. There are currently 3 active wildfires in the Peace River Forest Area.
- PWF 34 is located west of the Hamburg area and is now being held at 1,168.00 hectares in size. Numerous crews, aircraft and heavy equipment will continue to work towards extinguishing this fire in the coming days.
- PWF 42 is under control at 0.01 hectares in size west of Dixonville
- PWF 047 is burning out of control at 150 hectares in size in the 30 kms west of Hotchkiss. There have been multiple air tanker groups, helicopters, heavy equipment and firefighters working on this fire since it was discovered this morning. Work will continue until the sun goes down this evening and heavy equipment will be used to build dozer guard throughout the night.
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 now all suspended and no new fire permits will be issued until further notice.
Use campfires responsibly
Until further notice, NO campfires are permitted within the Forest Protection Area (of Northern Alberta) as per the fire ban above.
Off-Highway Vehicle Restriction
Until further notice, the use of off-highway vehicles for recreational use on all public lands in northern Alberta is being restricted to help prevent the spread of wildfires.
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)