The wildfire hazard level for the Peace River Wildfire Management Area is high.
In the past 24 hours, one new wildfire was detected near Kimiwan tower. This fire was caused by a lightning holdover and was quickly extinguished.
At this time of year, lightning fires are common and it's really important to be extra careful with fire and limit the number of human caused wildfires. Never leave your campfire unattended and carry firefighting equipment when working or recreating in the forest. We need all our resources available to fight natural lightning-caused fires. If you do see smoke or fire in the forest, please call 310-FIRE.Peace River Management Areas active wildfires
- The wildfire burning in the Hotchkiss area PWF 052 remains under control at 1202 hectares.
- The wildfire burning west of the Clearhills area PWF 135 remains under control at 6.0 hectares.
- The wildfire burning in the Fontas area PBZ 002, started in British Columbia and has made its way over the Alberta/British Columbia border. Currently this fire continues to burn into Alberta and is 3000 hectares in size.
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PWF 129 is located in the Notikewin area (approximately 15 kms northwest of Sulphur lake). This fire is listed as under control at 419.50 hectares
PWF 131 is located approximately 10 kms west of Sulphur Lake and 15 kms northwest of Stony Lake. This fire is 3,167 hectares in size and listed as being held. Numerous firefighters, heavy equipment and helicopters will continue to work towards containing this wildfire.
Please visit our wildfire status map on our website at www.wildfire.alberta.ca or download the Alberta Wildfire App for more information on wildfires throughout the province.
Fire permits are being issued at this time but please check your fire permit to ensure you are burning safely and within your permit conditions. When winds are over 20 km/hr burning is not permitted. Wind can pick up small sparks and carry them several kilometers away, potentially starting wildfires in dry areas.
Click the links below for more information on how you can prevent wildfires this long weekend.
- Check Alberta fire bans
- Ensure that your campfire is COMPLETELY extinguished
- Check your ATV for dry debris that may be heating up on the hot parts of your machine.
For more Information contact:
Kelly Burke Wildfire Information Officer 780-832-7235