From the collection of the Peace River Museum, Archives and Mackenzie Centre
PEACE RIVER FOREST AREA / WILDFIRE SITUATION
There is currently one fire classified as UNDER CONTROL in the Peace River Forest Area. Since January 1, there have been 2 wildfires in the Peace River Forest Area, which have burned approximately 0.01 hectares.
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Peace River Forest Area wildfire updates will be distributed from a new source starting soon. Stay tuned for more information.
THE 2025 WILDFIRE SEASON IS HERE
As of March 1, Alberta's wildfire season begins. Fire permits are now required for all burning within the Forest Protection Area, with the exception of campfires.
Fire permits are free and can be requested online. You may also request your permit by calling your local forestry office.
PEACE RIVER FOREST AREA | Permit Line (780) 624-6190
To prevent spring wildfires, revisit your brush pile or windrow burning projects to ensure all hot spots are extinguished.
· Spread out the remaining material.
· Soak the area and ensure there is no heat or smoke.
· Check your burn site multiple times in the coming weeks to ensure it has not reignited.
Wildfires can start in colder conditions. Dead and dry vegetation is extremely flammable.
Fires that aren't extinguished properly can smoulder underground for months and re-emerge as wildfires in warmer seasons when the conditions are right. We ask Albertans to follow safe burning practices year round.
An outdoor recreationist builds a cooking campfire safely away from dry vegetation during Alberta's winter months.
CLASSIFICATIONS | Learn more about wildfire classifications.
LOCATIONS | View wildfires on our interactive map by following the active wildfire link.
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