The fire hazard is MODERATE temperatures are expected to be in the low twenties with scattered thundershowers passing through. There will be a continued chance of lightning caused wildfires over the coming weeks.
Please check the weather forecast daily for more information.
Please help firefighters by doing your part to prevent human caused wildfires and help response time by calling 310-FIRE
Before you burn it, get your permit
- Fire permits are free and available at your local Agriculture and Forestry office.
- Call 780-624-6190 for information and a free fire permit.
- Please check the area weather forecast and ensure the winds will be within the conditions stated on your permit before burning.
- Stay up to date by checking the daily fire weather forecast about wildfire hazard in your area.
Be aware of your surroundings, the weather and always carry a collapsible shovel and pail with you when traveling through the Forest Protection Area. Please Do not rinse off your OHV in streams or other water bodies.
- Ensure that you light your campfire in a proper andadequate campfire ring.
- Do not leave your campfire unattended, especially if it is windy or there is dry grass nearby.
Please COMPLETELY extinguish your campfire before leaving it unattended. - Simply soak it thoroughly, stir it up and then soak it thoroughly again until you no longer feel heat when holding your hand ABOVE the ashes .
For more information
- Bookmark the Peace River Wildfire Update and check for updates anytime or subscribe to have it emailed to you
- Download our app, available for Apple and Android devices.
- You can also find us on Facebook, Twitter, Youtube
Information contact:
Kelly Burke - Wildfire Information Officer
780 832- 7235
Fire Bans and OHV Restrictions
- For information on advisories, restrictions and fire bans in the province, please visit http://
beta.albertafirebans.ca/ and check municipality websites for updates.
Evacuations and Closures
- Sign up for the free emergency alert app to get up to the minute alerts and updates on evacuations and other emergencies in the province pushed to your device.
- Please visit www.emergencyalert.alberta.ca for a listing of all evacuations currently in effect in Alberta.
- For information on how you can prepare yourself for the event that an evacuation is necessary, visit www.aema.alberta.ca/72-hour-emergency-kit.