There is one wildfire of note in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta.
HWF030 - Amber River Fire
HWF030 is classified as out of control at approximately 3,200 hectares. This wildfire is located about 8.5 km southwest of Zama, in the High Level Forest Area.
There are currently 214 firefighters and personnel responding to this wildfire. They are supported by helicopters and heavy equipment groups, as well as an incident management team. Airtankers are available if required.
Good progress continues with the dozer guard, especially on the north side, with 65 percent of the fire now contained by this guard. Heavy equipment operators are focused on securing the perimeter areas that are accessible by ground. The work of fire crews on the southeast, east and northeast flanks continues to hold. Crews continue their work to fully secure portions of the perimeter line not yet completely wrapped by dozer guard.
Structural protection has been installed in key areas, should it be required.
Last night, crews used night-vision helicopters to monitor fire behavior and support operations.
The cause of this wildfire is under investigation.
Mackenzie County has issued an evacuation notice for Zama. For more information, please visit the Mackenzie County Facebook.
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