The fire danger for the Peace River Forest Area is HIGH. Limited precipitation and warmer temperatures have increased the fire danger to HIGH. Please be cautious when working or recreating in the forest area. If you see smoke or fire, call 310-FIRE (3473).

Alberta Wildfire encourages all Albertans to celebrate responsibly this long weekend. We wish everyone a fun and safe Canada Day and long weekend. 

• If your fireworks display is located within a local municipal authority, within the FPA, Albertans are encouraged to check with that authority for firework bylaw requirements.  

• Fire permits, including ones for fireworks, are free and can be requested from Alberta wildfire.

• It is highly recommended that all persons involved with igniting fireworks should read and follow manufacturers' specifications and instructions before igniting fireworks.

• Written permission from a Forest Officer is required. Call your local AFRED office for more information.

• The local AFRED Office can be reached by calling 310-0000.

• Anyone caught discharging/ igniting fireworks in the Forest Protection Area without permission of a forest officer can face a $600 ticket.

CAMPFIRES AND FIRE SAFETY

Planning on heading out to do some camping this weekend? Any time people are out in the Forest Protection Area, we urge caution when working and recreating.

If you are camping in a provincial or national park, check the rules and guidelines and be sure to follow them for your safety and the safety of other campers. If you are camping in an area where safe campfires are permitted, remember to never leave your campfire unattended. Before leaving, be sure to soak it, stir it and soak it again.

• Alberta Wildfire typically sees an increase in human-caused wildfires during long weekends. Last year 67 per cent of wildfires were human-caused. We all have a role to play in preventing them.
• As there is very little lightning in the spring, almost all spring wildfires are human-caused and completely preventable. Dead and dry grass, twigs, leaves and branches provide fuel for fast-moving grassfires, making the prevention of wildfire especially important.
• One of our busiest days in Alberta last year was during the May long weekend – we responded to 38 wildfires in 24 hours. They were all human-caused! Help prevent wildfires this weekend by properly extinguishing your campfire: soak it, stir it and soak it again.
• When enjoying the outdoors this long weekend – remember to do your part to prevent wildfires. Campfires account for the highest percentage of human-caused wildfires. Human-caused wildfires are 100% preventable.
• For tips on how to ensure you have a safe and enjoyable campfire experience, visit our website: https://wildfire.alberta.ca/prevention/campfire-safety.aspx.
• When firefighters are sent to extinguish abandoned campfires, they are taken from fighting other wildfires which could threaten homes or communities.
• Remember to check albertafirebans.ca for fire advisories, bans or restrictions in your area or destination. If you are camping in a provincial or national park, check the rules and guidelines and be sure to follow them for your safety and the safety of other campers.
• If you see smoke or fire in the forest, report it by calling 310-FIRE (3473) toll-free within Alberta.

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