High Level Area Update

High Level Forest Area Update | October 4, 2022

Posted on Tue, Oct 04, 2022

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HIGH LEVEL FOREST AREA | WILDFIRE SITUATION | OCTOBER 4, 2022 AT 4:30 PM

There are six wildfires in the High Level Forest Area. Of these fires, one is classified as Out of Control (OC), two are Being Held (BH) and three are Under Control (UC). For more information or to view wildfires on a map, download the AB Wildfire App or visit Wildfire Status | AAF - Agriculture and Forestry (alberta.ca). 

Wildfires of interest:

  • Wildfire HWF102, is located approximately 28 km northeast of the Town of High Level. This fire is classified as Out of Control (OC) at 15 hectares. There are 9 firefighters, one helicopter and heavy equipment working on this fire.

Since January 1st, 2022 in the High Level Forest Area (HLFA), there have been 102 wildfires burning a total of 20,350 hectares.

SMOKEY CONDITIONS

There is smoke drifting into the High Level Forest Area from fires burning in the Northwest Territories. To see a map showing where the smoke is coming from please check out firesmoke.ca.

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FARM EQUIPMENT CAN START WILDFIRES

There have been a few farm equipment fires in the High Level Forest Area due to hot debris building up on equipment and sparking a wildfires. Remember to stop frequently and check your equipment and clean any debris build up to help prevent a wildfire. 

BURN IT WITH A PERMIT

From March 1st to October 31st, a fire permit is required for any type of outdoor burning in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta with the exception of a campfire for cooking or warming. Fire permits help ensure that when smoke or fire is reported, wildfire officials can determine whether this is a wildfire or a permitted burn.

Albertans living or recreating in the Forest Protection Area of the province can request a free fire permit using the new, convenient online fire permit portal.

Fire permits can still be requested over the phone by calling the High Level Forest Area permit line at 780-926-5407.

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THE FOREST PROTECTION AREA OF ALBERTA

The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Economic Development (AFRED) is responsible for all aspects of wildfire management within the Forest Protection Area (FPA) of Alberta. This includes wildfire prevention, wildfire response, permit issuance, enforcement and the initiation of fire advisories, restrictions, bans and forest area closures. Authority for these actions is granted under the Forest and Prairie Protection Act and supporting regulations.

The FPA covers approximately 62% of the province, and is divided into 10 Forest Areas. Each Forest Area manages their own fire centre, fire bases, airtanker bases and wildfire lookouts. Resources are moved throughout the areas as required, and coordinated through the Alberta Wildfire Coordination Centre in Edmonton. Note that cities, towns, villages and summer villages, even if embedded within the FPA, are outside of AFRED’s jurisdiction. The local municipality or governing authority is responsible for wildfire management on their land base.

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WILDFIRE INFORMATION

Download the Alberta Wildfire app today and get access to accurate, real-time information on wildfires in your area. You can also find information on fire advisories, restrictions and bans across the province and much more all on your mobile device. Available for Apple and Android.

Before heading out, please check albertafirebans.ca to determine whether there are any fire advisories, fire restrictions or fire bans in effect for your destination. 

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High Level Forest Area | Wildfire Information Officer

Victoria Ostendorf

Mobile: 780-841-9387

Office: 780-926-5401

Email: victoria.ostendorf@gov.ab.ca

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