Peace River Area Update

Peace River Forest Area Update - October 16, 2024

Posted on Wed, Oct 16, 2024

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PEACE RIVER FOREST AREA / WILDFIRE SITUATION  

There are currently seven fires classified as UNDER CONTROL in the Peace River Forest Area. Since January 1, there have been 107 wildfires in the Peace River Forest Area, which have burned approximately 15,903 hectares.

Of the 107 wildfires, 48 were caused by human activity and 59 were caused by lightning.

Peace River Valley Fall 2024

To view on a map, download the AB Wildfire Status App or visit the Alberta Wildfire Status page.
 

PROVINCIAL WILDFIRE SITUATION

Fire danger is mainly high in the northern parts of the province. It is very high to extreme in the southern parts of the province.

Since January 1, there have been 1204 wildfires recorded in the Forest Protection Area that have burned 704,755 ha. Last year, on this date, there were 1076 wildfires that had burned 2,216,885 ha across the province. 

CLASSIFICATIONS | Learn more about wildfire classifications.

LOCATIONS | View this wildfire on our interactive map by following the active wildfire link.

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PEACE RIVER FORESTRY IN THE COMMUNITY 

Forestry Staff

Peace River Wildfire Helitack crew PH04 attended Berwyn Mania on August 24th, 2024. The event was held by the Village of Berwyn in celebration of the completion of the main street paving project. The Berwyn Fire Department, Alberta Wildfire, and the Village of Berwyn hosted a free Firesmart focused BBQ, sponsored by TC Energy. 


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Peace River Forestry and Parks staff attended the annual Peace River Agricultural Society Mud Bog and Fair on September 7th, 2024. Recreation Engagement Officer Sean Clarkson, Wildfire Information Officer Tannis McNabb, and Sergeant Conservation Officer Tanner Taje engaged with local land owners and users on everything from wildfire prevention to hunting regulations and off-highway vehicle safety. 


CONTACT:

Tannis McNabb
Area Information Coordinator
Peace River Forest Area
780-617-4851
 
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