Scattered showers are expected in the area today. Please keep in mind the fire hazard will remain high in areas that do not receive rainfall.
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WILDFIRE UPDATE (current as of 11 am on June 1)
Due to the recent rainfall, the wildfire danger level had dropped to MODERATE in the Peace River Forest Area.
Today's temperatures are expected to be in the mid teens, and the relative humidity is expected to be 50%. Winds are expected to blow in from the southeast at 15 km/hr. Scattered showers are expected to pass through the area again tooday. Check our wildfire weather forecast for more details (MA=west side of the Peace River, RE= the east side).
Firefighters, helicopters, air tankers and heavy equipment groups have been strategically placed around the area in preparation for any new wildfire starts.
There are currently 2 active wildfires in the Peace River Forest Area.
- PWF 34 is located west of the Hamburg area and is now under control at 1,168.00 hectares in size.
- PWF 47
- This fire remains out of control at 3,992.64 hectares in size 20 kms west of Hotchkiss. Due to the overcast weather and cooler temperatures yesterday, the fire behavior was fairly quiet. There were numerous heavy equipment groups working on building dozer guard on the fire and they were able to get the dozer guard 85% completed yesterday. Heavy equipment, helicopters and firefighters will continue to work towards building guard around the fire perimeter today.
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Anyone with smoke related health concerns should check the Alberta Health Services or call 811 for 24/7 health advise from Alberta Health Link. For a smoke forecast map use Western Canada Smoke
For your safety and the safety of firefighters, please stay clear of wildfire operations especially when aircraft are flying in the area. We appreciate your support.
For more information on the location of wildfires in the province including status definitions, please visit our wildfire status map.
For more information on the wildfire situation across the province of Alberta, visit: wildfire.alberta.ca.
DO YOUR PART TO PREVENT WILDFIRES
Before you burn it, get a permit
Fire permits are required for all burning, with the exception of heating or warming fires, within the Forest Protection Area of Alberta. Until further notice, all fire permits remain suspended and fire permits will be issued for essential burning only as per Forest Officer discretion.
Be sure to extinguish your campfires
Soak it with water, stir it up and soak it again. The ashes should be cool to the touch.
Keep your OHV debris free
Grass, twigs, leaves and mud can build up in the hotspots, heat up, drop off and start a wildfire. Remember to clean your machine before, during and after your ride.
Call 310-FIRE to report wildfires.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
- Bookmark the Peace River Wildfire Update and check for updates anytime or subscribe to have it emailed to you
- Download our apps, available for Apple and Android devices.
- You can also find us on Facebook,Twitter, Youtube
- or visit www.wildfire.alberta.ca
Or contact:
Crystal Burrows
Wildfire Information Officer
(780) 618-6215
crystal.burrows@gov.ab.ca
Report Wildfires 310-FIRE (3743)