Thunderstorms and lightning are continuing in the Peace River area this evening. With thunderstorms comes an increased risk of lightning started wildfires. Please report wildfires by calling 310-FIRE (3473).
In these dry conditions, wildfires can start easily, spread rapidly and increase quickly in intensity; making it difficult for firefighters to safely work on a wildfire. Please do your part and help us prevent wildfires.
NOTIKEWIN COMPLEX MAP UPDATED JULY 11
Please continue to respect the restrictions to access that have been put in place for your safety and the safety of our fire fighters.
- PWF 129 is being held at 530 hectares in the Notikewin area (approximately 15 kms northwest of Sulphur lake). This wildfire has a fireguard complete around the whole perimetre
- PWF 131 has been mapped at 2574 hectares. This fire is located approximately 10 kms west of Sulphur Lake and 15 kms northwest of Stony Lake. Firefighters and airtankers worked to contain this wildfire The wildfire saw some growth to the south west on Friday. Heavy equipment will work Saturday to build a fireguard around the new growth.
- *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 go into the area for any reason without first calling 780-618-6215.*
Local wildfires
There were two new wildfires today. Firefighters have contained them both. Here is a breakdown of the rest of the wildfires in the area:
- PWF 052 is under control at 1202.00 hectares in the Hotchkiss area.
- PWF 116 is under control at 5.40 hectares northeast of the Notikewin Provincial Park.
- PWF 130 is under control at 1.0 hectare in size in the Hawk Hills area.
- PWF 134 is under control at 0.5 hectares in size west of the Clearhills area.
- PWF 135 is being held at 6.0 hectares in size west of the Clearhills area.
- PWF 137 is being held at 3.4 hectares in size 16 km north of Hines Creek.
- PWF 128 is being held at 0.1 hectares in size 18 km north east of Kimiwan Lake.
BC FIRE
- BPZ002 - The wildfire located just on the BC side of the Alberta/British Columbia border in the Fontas area and approximately 2926 hectares of this fire are now burning within Alberta.
- A new map is expected to be available Saturday morning.
Campfires
Safe campfires are permitted in campgrounds and back country or random camping areas.
Fire Permits
Fire permits are not suspended at this time, but may be in the future if the wildfire hazard continues to climb. Fire permits will be issued on a site-by-site basis and may be refused until conditions are more favorable.
Visit www.albertafirebans.ca for the latest fire ban information across the province.
Unless conditions change, you can expect your next wildfire update July 11.
Janelle Lane | Wildfire Information Officer
mobile: 780.217.1285
