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 124 wildfires in the Peace River Forest Area, burning a total of 98 hectares (ha). 

PROVINCIAL WILDFIRE UPDATE WEATHER 

Since January 1, 2022 in the Forest Protection Area, there have been 1261 wildfires, burning a total of 153,124 ha. 

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

WINTER BURNING 

Fire season officially ends October 31, fire permits are no longer required in the Forest Protection Area. Due to the dry fall we experienced we are asking residents to use extreme caution. Landowners are still liable for any burning they conduct on their lands. Burn debris in stages so that you can adapt to the changing weather conditions and reduce smoke. Consult your local municipality on how to safely undertake larger winter burning projects near communities or roads. 

Please be mindful of the weather forecast and watch for windy conditions and refrain from burning when an inversion is in place. Remember that fire can burn deep into the ground and start-up again when conditions are right. These are called holdover wildfires and due to the unusually dry fall the drought conditions will effect burning conditions throughout the winter. With the current state of dry grass in the area it would be ideal to wait to burn till we see at least 15cm of snow on the ground.

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.

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CONTACT

Provincial Information Officer

Phone: (780) 420-1968

wildfireinfo@gov.ab.ca

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