Peace River Forest Area - July 04, 2025
Due to cooler temperatures and increased precipitation, the fire danger in the Peace River Forest Area is now moderate.
Wildfires can still happen in cooler conditions. Use caution with outdoor fires.
Wildfire situation
Since January 1, there have been 74 wildfires in the Peace River Forest Area, burning a total of 76,464 hectares.
Slims Creek wildfire (PWF050)
PWF050 is 30 km north of the town of Manning. Higher temperatures and lessened precipitation have increased fire activity along the northwest perimeter. The fire is not expected to make any significant advances towards infrastructure or communities at this time. Work continues to contain the wildfire with heavy equipment, helicopters and firefighter crews.
Twin Lakes Provincial Recreation Area will remain closed until Friday, July 11. There is no access to the campground or the lake at this time. Entering/remaining on public land closed to public access without written permission will result in a $600 fine.
Highway 35 is open between Hawk Hills and Keg River with reduced speed limits.
For information on highway closures visit Alberta 511.
Bison Lake wildfire (PWF044)
PWF044 is burning 65 km east of the town of Manning on the east side of the Peace River, with minimal spread over the last few days. Firefighter crews, heavy equipment and helicopters continue to work to contain this fire. PWF044 poses no risk to infrastructure or communities at this time.
For real time information on wildfires in the province visit the Alberta Wildfire Dashboard.
Responsible Recreation
As we enter the hotter summer months, recreating responsibly on Alberta's public land is essential to preventing wildfires.
You can do your part by:
- Adhering to fire bans/restrictions/advisories
- Researching your destination and location regulations ahead of time
- When permitted, only creating campfires on hard surfaces and/or in campfire rings
- Keeping campfires small
- Never leaving your campfire unattended
- Extinguishing your campfire completely
- Clearing debris from hotspots on Off Highway Vehicles (OHV's)
- Properly maintaining your OHV's
- Never burning brush/ setting off fireworks without a permit
- Never using explosives in the forest protection area
Not worth the risk
Regulations and laws relating to fire in the Forest Protection Area are in place to prevent wildfires. When we abide by them, we protect homes, livelihoods, landscapes and lives.
Not following the rules could lead to serious fines and penalties.
- Burning without a permit: $350
- Failure to extinguish permitted burn: $840
- Leaving a campfire unattended: $600
- Starting a fire during a fire ban: $600
- Setting off explosives/fireworks in the forest protection area: $600
- Operating an OHV during a ban or closure: $1200
- Interfering with wildfire operations: mandatory court appearance
Unsure what activities are permitted in specific locations? Give us a call on our fire information line at 1-866-FYI-FIRE (394-3473). To report illegal fire activity call 310-FIRE (3473).
Published on July 4, 2025 1:06 pm
Wildfire season runs March 1 – October 31.
From March 1 to October 31, all burning activities in the Forest Protection Area, excluding campfires, require a fire permit.
Prevent wildfires by checking on winter burn sites. Winter burns can smoulder underground and often reignite in the spring. Extinguish a fire by soaking it, stirring it, and soaking it again.
Contact info
Tannis McNabb
780-617-4851
tannis.mcnabb@gov.ab.ca