Courtesy of Clear Hills County:
GWF018 (Cleardale/Peace River Banks) – May 16, 2023, 7:34 a.m.
Designated as Out of Control
We sincerely appreciate your understanding as we provide timely updates to ensure the accuracy of information for our residents. To maintain this accuracy, we rely on updates from Alberta Fire Services, and therefore, must exercise patience in awaiting their reports.
During the previous night, strong winds originating from the northeast were observed. We remain optimistic that these wind conditions resulted in blowing back into the wildfire with minimal to no further expansion. Additionally, the forthcoming cooler temperatures in the upcoming days are expected to work in our favor.
Highway 64 has been reopened for travel. However, we urge motorists to exercise caution due to potential low visibility caused by smoke in the area. Dedicated crews are actively working along the affected area of Highway 64.
ATCO, is in the process of repairing and restoring power to affected residents who have experienced outages and damages.
We anticipate receiving an update from Alberta Fire Services by 10:00 a.m., and we will promptly provide further information as soon as it becomes available.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT – May 16, 2023, 8:03 a.m.
G80220 – Boundary Lake/Bear Canyon
Thanks to all the volunteers and fire crews the wildfire has been moved to HELD status.
B.C. Fire Services will have a crew monitoring the area for about 7-10 days.
Drone scanning will then begin in the evenings to pick out areas of concern.
GWF018 (Cleardale/Peace River Banks) May 16, 2023 8:50 a.m.
Classified as Out of Control
Update from Alberta Fire Services
Currently the wildfire is approximately 4.5 km south of Highway 64, between Range Road 72 and Range Road 71. The wildfire is headed southwest towards the Peace River. Forecasts are predicting for the next 48 hours the wind direction will continue blowing from the Northeast in our favor.
Alberta Fire Crews are currently working the south and north sides of the Peace River on this wildfire and will be maneuvering crews to the most needed populated areas.
More updates will be provided as we receive them.
