There is one wildfire of note in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta.
HCX001 - Semo Complex
Wildfires HWF053, HWF061, HWF081, HWF083, HWF136 and HWF141 are part of the Semo Complex.
HWF061 is classified as out of control and is 106,503 ha in size. It is located 19 km northeast of John D'or Prairie, 15 km north of Fox Lake and 1.9 km north of Highway 58. It was caused by lightning.
HWF136 is classified as being held and is 6,158 ha in size. It is located north of highway 58 and approximately 13 km northwest of Garden River.
Other fires in this complex are within or near the Caribou Mountain Wildland Provincial Park. These fires are being held and are being monitored for growth and activity.
Firefighters, supported by helicopters and heavy equipment, continue to look for hotspots along the southern perimeter. Additional guard will be constructed as needed, but there is minimal fire spread due to cooler weather. Heavy equipment operators have started to work on a contingency line running north from Highway 58, over to the west side, which will also provide better access for crews.
There are currently 574 firefighters and support personnel, 24 helicopters and 123 pieces of heavy equipment working on the Semo Wildfire Complex.
See the High Level Forest Area update for more information.
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