High Level Area Update

High Level Forest Area - June 10, 2021

Posted on Thu, Jun 10, 2021

gfx-hsb-wildfiredangerupdate-moderate.jpg

The Fire Advisory is no longer in effect as the High Level Forest Area has received significant widespread rain throughout the area.

The fire danger is Moderate for the High Level Forest Area. Remember to always put out your campfire. Soak it, stir it, and soak it again!

To report a wildfire call 310-FIRE(3473).


Safe campfire

HIGH LEVEL FOREST AREA WILDFIRE UPDATE | JUNE 10, 2021 AT 12:00 PM

There are four active wildfires in the High Level Forest Area. Of these fires, one is classified as Being Held (BH) and three are classified as Under Control (UC). There is no threat to any homes or communities at this time. 

Wildfire of note:

  • Fire (HWF044) is located approximately 60 km west of the Zama City. This fire is Under Control (UC) at 5 hectares. There are 24 firefighters, and two helicopters are working on this wildfire. 
  • Fire (HWF045) is located approximately 64 km southeast of Paddle Prairie Metis Settlement. This fire is Being Held (BH) at 3 hectares. There are 25 firefighters and one helicopter are working on this fire. 

Since March 1, 2021 there has been a total of 45 wildfires in the High Level Forest Area, burning a total of 74 hectares. 

For a map of all fire locations in the High Level Forest Area and the province please check out the wildfire status map on the wildfire.alberta.ca website.

PROVINCIAL WILDFIRE UPDATE | JUNE 10, 2021

Since March 1, 2021 there has been a total of 512 wildfires in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta, burning a total of 1,374 hectares. 

FIRE PERMITS

From March 1st until October 31st, fire permits are required for any burning, except campfires, in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta. To request your free fire permit call the High Level Forest Area permit line at 780-926-5407. Leave a message with your home location, burn location, what you plan to burn and our patrolmen will get back to you. 

Fire permits help us to track what is burning on the landscape. If you're burning without a fire permit or outside fire permit conditions, your fire is considered a wildfire. By getting a permit you help keep our firefighters free to fight wildfire.

93835359_10156747016295989_418449115936980992_o

NEW ALBERTA WILDFIRE MOBILE APP

Did you know Alberta Wildfire just launched a brand new app to keep you up-to-date with the wildfire situation in the province?

Download the new 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. Available for Apple and Android.

WildfireApp_v1_1200x628


STAY INFORMED

For more information on the current wildfire situation across the province of Alberta, visit www.wildfirestatus.alberta.ca.

Stay tuned to www.albertafirebans.ca throughout the wildfire season for more information about fire bans and restrictions in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta.


Victoria Ostendorf | Wildfire Information Officer

High Level Forest Area

780-841-9387

victoria.ostendorf@gov.ab.ca


Websites:

Social Media:

Join the conversation onfacebook.jpgtwitter.jpginstagram.jpg
 
Apps: