Peace River Area Update

Thanks to cooler temperatures, the wildfire hazard level for the Peace River Wildfire Management Area has dropped to MODERATE. 

Local Wildfires

There have been two new wildfires in the past 24 hours. PWF 177 is considered out of control at 0.10 hectares with 17 firefighters working to extinguish it. It was started by a past lightning strike and discovered Friday around noon approximately 30 kilometres north west of Manning. Firefighters have extinguished the other new wildfire.

• The wildfire burning in the Hotchkiss area, PWF 052 remains under control at 1202 hectares.
• PWF 175 is under control at 0.10 hectares. it is located in the north west corner of the Paddle Prairie Metis Settlement.

• 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 thanks to the efforts of our many firefighters, heavy equipment and aircraft, it is under control.

• Reclamation work has begun on both of the Sulphur Lake area fires.

Since April 1, firefighters have extinguished 172 wildfires in the Peace River Wildfire Management Area

Please visit our wildfire status map on our website or download the Alberta Wildfire App for more information on wildfires throughout the province.

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Wildfire Prevention

Even in milder weather conditions a wildfire can start easily. Click the links below for more information on how you can prevent wildfires this 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. Ride debris free!

Fire Permits

Fire permits are needed for any burning, except campfires. Before burning, 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.

Fire permits are free and can be obtained by phoning the Peace River Wildfire Management Office at 780-624-6190.

If you spot a wildfire, report it. Call 310-FIRE

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