WILDFIRE DANGER
The fire danger level in the Peace River Forest Area is now MODERATE.
PLEASE NOTE: The forest vegetation is very dry and will ignite easily and burn readily. Please exercise caution when working and recreating.
WEATHER
- Temperatures are expected to hover in the high single digits for the weekend with scattered showers expected to pass through the area over the next 24 hours. Winds are expected to be relatively strong blowing in from the northwest at 15-20 km/hr with gusts reaching 30 km/hr tomorrow.
- Check our wildfire weather forecast for more details (MA=west side of the Peace River, RE= the east side).
WILDFIRE UPDATE (current as of 3 pm on October 26)
The Peace River Forest Area has recorded 118 wildfires with a total of 5,343.12 hectares burned since wildfire season began March 1, 2018. There are currently 3 active wildfires in the Peace River Forest Area.
Currently Active Wildfires:
- PWF 47 remains under control at 3,992 hectares in size 20 kms west of Hotchkiss.
- PWF 117 has been turned over to the landowner to extinguish at 3.77 hectares in size.
- PWF 118 has been turned over to the landowner to extinguish at 3.27 hectares in size.
WILDFIRE SAFETY MESSAGES
- 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 OCTOBER 31. Call the Peace River Forest Area office at 780-624-6190 to find out how to obtain your FREE fire permit and please burn safely within the conditions on your permit.
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.
IS YOUR HOME FIRESMART?
Do your part to protect your home from wildfires.
This time of year Albertans are busy with cleaning up, raking leaves and preparing our yards for the coming winter. Did you know that regular fall chores of cleaning roofs, eaves, and lawns makes your property more FireSmart?
Learn how to do your own FireSmart home assessment, or watch the following video on the FireSmart home ignition zone.
JOIN OUR TEAM
Apply today!
Alberta Wildfire is accepting applications for numerous seasonal positions for the next fire season.
If you, or someone you know, loves the outdoors, believes in teamwork and is dedicated to fitness, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry may have a job for you!
Visit our website to find out more and apply today!
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)