Strong Winds in the Forecast as Dry Grass Hazard Increases

Due to the strong winds in the forecast and cured grass hazard, the fire hazard is expected to be HIGH for the weekend.

Fire Hazard

Winds are expected to be strong and gusty over the weekend, starting this evening (20-25 km/hr gusting to 40 km/hr). Due to the strong winds in the forecast and cured grass hazard, the fire hazard is expected to be HIGH for the weekend. Temperatures are expected to be in the low mid teens with scattered rain showers passing through. There is a chance of thundershowers on the east sideo f the river as well.

Please help firefighters by doing your part to prevent human caused wildfires and help them get to all wildfires quickly by calling 310-FIRE.

Please check the weather forecast daily for more information.

Wildfire Preparation

Firefighters, heavy equipment, aircraft and support resources have all been strategically placed throughout the Peace River Forest Area in preparation for any new wildfire starts.

Please call 310-FIRE to report wildfires as soon as possible so that these resources can be dispatched expediently.

Active wildfires in the area

(1 ha is 100 metres by 100 metres or approximately the size of 2 football fields)

There have been 115 wildfires in the Peace River Forest Area this fire season and all but three of them have been extingushed. PWF 011, 012 and 015 have each been turned over to the landowner at this time.

Completely extinguish your campfires

Be sure to completely extinguish your campfire before leaving it unattended. Soak it with water, stir it and soak it again. Repeat this process until the ashes are cool to the touch.

All campfires should be burned within a fire pit ring with a non-flammable material such as clean sand underneath.
Ensure that there is no dry grass or other flammable material around the ring.

Keep your OHV clean

With hunting season upon us, the use of OHV's has recently increased. Please remember that the hot areas on your OHV can collect dried grasses and other debris and start a wildfire.

Please clean your quad regularly throughout the day and carry a bucket with you to help in the event of a starting a wildfire.
Stop frequently and check behind you for hot spots.
If you start a fire with your OHV, call 310-FIRE immediately.

Before you burn it, get your permit

Beginning March 1st and until October 31st, all burning activities in Alberta’s Forest Protection Area, excluding campfires, require a fire permit.

Fire permits are free and available at your local Agriculture and Forestry office. You can call 780-624-6190 for more information or to obtain you free fire permit.
Please check the weather forecast and ensure the forecasted winds will be within the conditions on your permit before burning.

For more information

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Or contact:

Crystal Burrows - Wildfire Information Officer

(780) 618-6215

crystal.burrows@gov.ab.ca

Report Wildfires 310-FIRE

Peace River Area Update