There is one wildfire of note in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta.
Basset Fire (HWF-058)
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Wildfire HWF-058 is classified as out of control at 234,164 hectares.
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HWF-058 is approximately 20 km east of Chateh, 43 km west of the Town of High Level, 30 km southwest of Meander, 15 km from the northwest corner boundary of the Paddle Prairie Metis Settlement, and 38 kilometers west of Highway 35 south.
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Fire behaviour has been reduced due to lighter winds and cooler temperatures therefore minimal growth has been reported. The smoke and fog continue to challenge aircraft visibility. Heavy equipment, aircraft and wildland firefighters continue to work to suppress the wildfire.
This information is updated daily.
A wildfire of note is determined to be of significant public interest and may pose a threat to public safety, communities or critical infrastructure.
Wildfires of note do not typically include mutual aid wildfires located outside of the Forest Protection Area of Alberta. Alberta Wildfire provides assistance on a mutual aid wildfire but is not the lead agency.
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Rocky Mountain House Forest Area