Peace River Area Update

The fire danger for the Peace River Forest Area is MODERATE. 

If you see smoke or fire in the forest, report it by calling 310-FIRE (3473). 

PEACE RIVER FOREST AREA WILDFIRE UPDATE

Since January 1, 2022, there have been 119 wildfires in the Peace River Forest Area, burning a total of 85 hectares (ha). 

PROVINCIAL WILDFIRE UPDATE WEATHER 

Since January 1, 2022 in the Forest Protection Area, there have been 1225 wildfires, burning a total of 153,080 ha. 

To view wildfires on a map, download the AB Wildfire App or visit the Wildfire Status page.

WEATHER

The Peace River Forest Area will be experiencing a strong wind event. The forecasted wind will be upwards of 70-90 km/hr starting tonight and lasting through until Thursday evening. 

If you have to burn please ensure you have a permit, extra water or fire fighting equipment on hand and please consider burning at another time. 

If you will be having a campfire this weekend please ensure that you soak it, stir it and soak it again making sure that all woody debris and embers are cold to the touch. Campfires can burn into the ground and re-ignite during dry and windy conditions. If you see smoke or flame in the forest call 310-FIRE (3473). 

RECRUITMENT

Are you curious to know if a job with Alberta Wildfire is right for you? Here’s what a day on the job could look like! We’re accepting crew member applications until Nov. 30. More info here:

https://wildfire.alberta.ca/recruitment/default.aspx

FIRE PERMITS

Fire permits are required for all burning in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta, with the exception of campfires. They are issued by Alberta Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Economic Development (AFRED) to track burning across the province. This helps us to determine if smoke is a wildfire or permitted burning.

Each permit is unique and outlines the restrictions and conditions for your burn including location, wind speed, time and date of burn and any suppression tools required. Permits for burning are free and can be obtained at any AFRED office. Local offices can restrict issues permitting in cases of extreme wildfire hazard.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

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CONTACT

Provincial Information Officer

Phone: (780) 420-1968

wildfireinfo@gov.ab.ca

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