Peace River Area Update

The wildfire danger in the Peace River Forest Area is now MODERATE. 

A fire advisory is in effect for the Peace River Forest Area. Current permits will remain active and new requests will be evaluated on case-by-case basis.

Under this advisory:

• Current permits remain active;
• New fire permits will be issued on a case-by-case basis.

Prohibited:

• Any burning without a valid fire permit, other than a campfire, is prohibited.

Allowed:

• Safe wood campfires
• Backyard fire pits
• Portable propane fire pits
• Gas or propane stoves and barbecues
• Catalytic or infrared-style heaters

The fire restriction will remain in effect until conditions improve.

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WILDFIRE UPDATE

There are currently no wildfires in the Peace River Forest Area. 

Since March 1, there have been 43 wildfires in the Peace River Forest Area burning a total of 21.75 hectares (ha).  

PROVINCIAL WILDFIRE UPDATE

There are currently 49 wildfires in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta. Two of these wildfires are out of control, 14 are being held, 33 are under control and one has been turned over to the responsible party.

Since March 1st, there have been 949 wildfires in the FPA, burning a total of 47,580 ha.

For more information, visit the Alberta Wildfire Status Map.

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