Peace River Area Update

Scattered rain showers help fight wildfires

Posted on Wed, Jul 29, 2015

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The wildfire hazard for the Peace River Wildfire Management Area is high. Winds will be gusting 40 km/hr from the southwest near noon with no rain in the forecast. The scattered rain coverage today was not enough to lower the hazard at this time. Weather is evaluated daily and cooler temperatures are expected in the coming days. 

Local wildfires

NOTIKEWIN COMPLEX

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. 

In order to ensure the safety of the public and our firefighters, access onto the Notikewin Tower Road, the Canfor Road, the DMI P2 200 and the Silver Creek Road will be limited to necessary personnel only until further notice. Please do not enter into the area without first calling 780-618-6215. 

Both Stony Lake and Sulphur Lake Recreational areas have been reopened to the public

  • 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. 

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.

 

BEFORE YOU BURN IT, GET YOUR PERMIT

  • Fire permits are free and you can get more information or request a fire permit by calling our Peace River office at 780-624-6190.
  • Please call a week in advance of when you would like to burn, permits will be issued at the burn area site.
  • In order to further ease the process, please have your site ready according to the burning site guidelines. before staff arrive.
  • All fires must be completely extinguished before your permit expires, If you need an extension, please make sure to call.

Click the links below for more information on how you can prevent wildfires this long weekend.

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For more Information contact:

Kelly Burke 
Wildfire Information Officer  
780-832-7235