PEACE RIVER FOREST AREA / WILDFIRE SITUATION
There are currently three wildfires classified as UNDER CONTROL in the Peace River Forest Area. Since January 1, there have been 110 wildfires in the Peace River Forest Area, which have burned approximately 15,912 hectares.
The season end wildfire summary for the Peace River Forest Area is as follows:
| Wildfire Cause | Number of Fires |
| Lightning | 59 |
| Agriculture | 24 |
| Powerlines | 7 |
| Resident | 8 |
| Recreation | 5 |
| Incendiary (fireworks, exploding targets) | 2 |
| Railroad | 1 |
| Oil and Gas | 1 |
| Undetermined | 2 |
| Under Investigation | 1 |
You can read the Government of Alberta's official end of season press release here.
To view these wildfires on a map, download the AB Wildfire Status App or visit the Alberta Wildfire Status page.
Although wildfire season is over, wildfires can still start in colder conditions. Dead and dry vegetation is extremely flammable.
Fires that aren't extinguished properly in the winter can smoulder underground for months and re-emerge as wildfires in the spring 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 this wildfire on our interactive map by following the active wildfire link.
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