There is one wildfire of note in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta.
HWF030
HWF030 is classified as out of control at approximately 700 hectares. This wildfire is located about 9 km southwest of Zama in the High Level Forest Area.
Yesterday, 35 firefighters, five helicopters, three airtankers and heavy equipment worked on containment lines for this wildfire. The wildfire showed active fire behavior in the afternoon which pushed it closer to Zama but is headed in the direction of a fuel break. Crews worked in the over night period with heavy equipment while fire behavior was lower to work on containment lines on the northeast side of the fire.
Today, 36 firefighters will continue to work alongside seven helicopters, heavy equipment and three airtankers to reinforce current containment lines. Additional crews are on their way to help with firefighting efforts. Increasing temperatures and winds will challenge firefighting efforts today.
Structural protection crews started setting up sprinkler protection yesterday and are expected to complete their deployment this afternoon.
Night operations are planned for tonight when fire behavior is more subdued. Heavy equipment and firefighters along with night vision helicopters will work on getting this wildfire contained.
Mackenzie County has issued an evacuation notice for Zama, as this wildfire (HWF030) to the SW of Zama is continuing to advance toward Chateh Road and the Zama Access Road. For more information, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/N8v1mnqaSA55Qo1j/ or https://mackenziecounty.com/
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