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.
Fire danger is very high in the southeast corner of the province, moderate to high in central Alberta, and low elsewhere.
Since January 1, there have been 1209 wildfires recorded in the Forest Protection Area that have burned 705,355 ha. Last year, on this date, there were 1089 wildfires that had burned 2,216,887 ha across the province.
CLASSIFICATIONS | Learn more about wildfire classifications.
LOCATIONS | View this wildfire on our interactive map by following the active wildfire link.
PEACE RIVER FORESTRY IN THE COMMUNITY
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.
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.
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