The fire danger for the High Level Forest Area remains high. Please use caution while riding an OHV in grassy areas and please remember to put out your hunting fires. To report a wildfire call, 310-FIRE (3473).

HIGH LEVEL FOREST AREA | WILDFIRE SITUATION | OCTOBER 21, 2022 

There are nine wildfires in the High Level Forest Area. Of these fires, one is out of control (OC), two are being held (BH) and six are under control (UC). For more information or to view wildfires on a map, download the AB Wildfire App or visit the Wildfire Status page. 

HWF107 with no growth overnight (October 21, 2022)

Wildfire of interest update: 

• Wildfire HWF107, is located 7 km south of the community of Chateh and 5 km north of highway 58. This fire is still classified as out of control (OC) at approximately 235 ha with no growth over night. There are 59 firefighters and four helicopters working on this fire. There are three dozer groups that are working on a fireguard to help contain the wildfire. Smoke from this fire will be visible from the community but there is no threat to the community at this time. 
  

Message from the Dene Tha' First Nation and Mackenzie County:

There is still a road closure for the entrance road heading into the community of Chateh while we conduct wildfire operations. There is still no risk to the community of Chateh at this time.   

• Please see updates on the Dene Tha' First Nation Facebook Page facebook.com/DeneThaFirstNation as well as the Mackenzie County website  mackenziecounty.com.
• Please slow down, turn your lights on, and use caution while driving as smoke drifts will be present in the area. For updates to road reports, please visit 511.alberta.ca.
   

Other wildfires in the High Level Forest Area: 

• Wildfire HWF112, is located west of Meander. The wildfire is under control (UC) at 6.8 ha in size. There are nine firefighters and one helicopter working on the wildfire and one dozer group building a fireguard. There is no risk to communities at this time. 
  
  
• Wildfire HWF096, is located 35 km north of the community of John D'or, and south of the Caribou Mountains. This fire is classified as being held (BH) at 2,600 ha. This fire is being monitored by Alberta Wildfire staff. There is no threat to any homes or communities at this time. Smoke from the fire can be seen by surrounding communities.

Since January 1st, 2022 in the High Level Forest Area (HLFA), there have been 116 wildfires burning a total of 22,361 hectares.

For information on smoke in your area please visit firesmoke.ca.

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WILDFIRE PREVENTION MESSAGE

This fall we have been experiencing higher than average temperatures and dry conditions. Please do your part to prevent wildfires.

Ensure your campfire is completely extinguished before you leave. Spread the burning material to reduce the heat in your fire ring. Soak it, stir it and soak it again. Safely use your bare hands to feel for heat. If ashes and woody material feel cold to the touch then your campfire is fully extinguished.

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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Wildfire Provincial Information Officer

780-420-1968

wildfireinfo@gov.ab.ca