The Chuckegg and Jackpot Creek Wildfires remain Out of Control. Fire Ban and Off-Highway Vehicle Restriction continues due to the area receiving only scattered showers. Report new wildfires by calling 310-FIRE(3473).
(Fire activity on the Chuckegg Creek fire, June 23, 2019)
HIGH LEVEL FOREST AREA UPDATE | JUNE 23, 2019 AT 8:00 PM
There are 6 active wildfires in the High Level Area. Of these fires; 3 are Out of Control (OC), 2 are Being Held (BH) and 1 is Under Control (UC). (For info regarding Chuckegg Creek and the Jackpot Creek fires please see below.) Click here for a map of all fire locations and their status within the High Level Forest Area.
Wildfires of note;
- Fire number, HWF096, is classified as Out of Control (OC) and is located 57 km northwest of the Town of Rainbow Lake at 2 hectares in size. There are 18 firefighters and 3 helicopters working on this fire.
- Fire number, HWF091, is classified as Being Held (BH) and is located approximately 5 km southeast of the community of Fox Lake at 196 hectares in size. There are 36 firefighters, with 3 helicopters and heavy equipment working on this fire.
- Fire number, HWF088, is classified as Being Held (BH) and is located 10 km northwest of Hutch Lake. This fire is 216 hectares in size. Heavy equipment continues to establish a fireguard around the fire perimeter. There are 39 firefighters, 5 helicopters and heavy equipment working on this fire.
***The next update will be at 11 a.m., or if conditions change.
Firefighters, helicopters, airtankers and heavy equipment are positioned throughout the High Level Forest Area to respond to any new wildfire starts. Please report wildfires by calling 310-FIRE.
Be prepared, stay informed. Download the Alberta Emergency Alert App or visit their website by Clicking Here. You can also check with the County, the Town or your local community to see if new alerts or evacuation orders have been issued.
WEATHER
The forecast for tomorrow is for a high of 19 degrees, with humidity of 55-60%, winds N/NE 10-15 km/hr and a 70% chance of thundershowers.
CHUCKEGG CREEK FIRE UPDATE | JUNE 23, 2019 AT 8:00 PM
The break in the weather today gave firefighters the opportunity to make good progress on the fireline. Dozers continued to cut line across the top of the fire between Highway 35 and the Peace River. The fire is still active in this area with some flare ups and torching trees even under today’s weather conditions. Crews worked along the line behind the dozers deploying pumps and stringing hose. Crews will work from this line, extinguishing hotspots, flare-ups, and dealing with smouldering ground and burning tree roots. They will work along the perimeter and then work inwards in a systematic way.
Crews were very productive extinguishing hot spots along Highway 58 today. Solid work was completed on the spot fire on the east side of the Peace River as well as on the fire on the island. Deep burning roots and organic matter mean this effort is very labor intensive. Structure protection remains in place in various communities. These areas are patrolled regularly.
By 3 pm today we received about 1.2 ml of rain in Thompkins Landing and just over 2 ml in Rocky Lane. A chance of scattered thundershowers are possible for this evening. The forecast for tomorrow is for a high of 19 degrees, with humidity of 55-60%, winds N/NE 10-15 km/hr and a 70% chance of thundershowers that could bring anywhere from 1 ml to 10 ml of rain! The forecast for Tuesday to Thursday is high teens with continued chance of 1 – 5 ml of precipitation. Under these conditions, there is little chance for fire growth.
- The fire is 331,760 hectares in size.
- There are 1,150 firefighters and personnel, 311 pieces of heavy equipment and 46 helicopters working on this fire.
THE JACKPOT CREEK FIRE UPDATE | JUNE 23, 2019 AT 8:00 PM
A combination of lower than average seasonal temperatures, relatively high humidity levels, heavy equipment work, some great ground work and a bit of precipitation has helped to produce very positive results on the Jackpot Creek Fire over the last couple of days. The forecast for tomorrow shows some promise for more precipitation which will continue to aid firefighter’s efforts on this fire.
Heavy equipment operators have created 19 kilometers of fireguard and crews have begun working in several areas reinforcing those lines.
- The fire is 77,468 hectares in size.
- There are 185 firefighters and personnel, 5 pieces of heavy equipment and 25 helicopters working on this fire.
ALERTS AND EVACUATIONS | BE PREPARED, STAY INFORMED
MACKENZIE COUNTY
Mackenzie County residents looking for information regarding evacuations and alerts please visit the Mackenzie County Facebook page.
- Alberta Emergency Alert, Download the mobile app.
TOWN OF HIGH LEVEL
For information regarding evacuations or alerts, please visit the Town of High Level Facebook page.
- Alberta Emergency Alert, Download the mobile app.
ROAD CLOSURE INFORMATION
To stay informed on all road closure info visit the Alberta Transportation website or download the mobile app.
SMOKE ISSUES
Smoke from wildfires in northern Alberta has caused poor air quality and reducing visibility at times. Winds will continue to shift bringing smoky conditions. For health related smoke issues, please visit Alberta Health Services.
FIRE BAN AND OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE RESTRICTION REMAIN IN EFFECT
A Fire Ban and Off-Highway Vehicle Restriction is in effect for the High Level Forest Area due to dry conditions and no significant rainfall in the forecast. The ban and restriction will remain in effect until conditions improve. All fire permits are suspended and no new fire permits will be issued.
Prohibited
- All open fires including campfires in campgrounds, backcountry and random camping areas and backyard fire pits.
- Charcoal briquettes, turkey fryers and tiki torches.
- Fireworks and exploding targets.
- The use of off-highway vehicles for recreational use on all public lands.
Allowed
- Portable propane fire pits that are CSA approved or UL certified.
- Gas or propane stoves and barbecues that are CSA approved or UL certified and are designed for cooking or heating.
- Catalytic or infrared-style heaters.
Visit albertafirebans.ca for more information or download the new Alberta Fire Bans mobile app.
Victoria Ostendorf | Wildfire Information Officer | High Level Forest Area
Mobile: 780-841-9387
1-866-FYI-FIRE
Leslie Lozinski | Wildfire Information Officer | Chuckegg Creek Wildfire
Phone: 780-653-0151 ext. 1052
1-866-FYI-FIRE
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