PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT – May 7, 2023 9:59 p.m.
G80220 (Boundary Lake/Bear Canyon) BC Forestry will be sending in a team to assist with the Alberta portion of the wildfire.
GWF0018 (Peace Riverbank/Cleardale) the wildfire Fire Crews made progress on keeping the wildfire held today. Fire crews are actively preparing new guards on the east side of the fire. Fields to the north are being tilled to help to control any movement towards more populated areas.
Please refer to the map for location of the following updates:
G80220 – Boundary Lake/Bear Canyon
Out of control – 90 % Held (take caution if traveling on
Highway 64 towards BC Border smoke is making for poor visibility)
PW0034 – Clear Prairie
Has been 99% contained, guards have been placed, still actively monitoring.
GWF0018 – Peace Riverbanks/Cleardale
Considered out of Control, fire guards are currently being cut along the
east side.
PW0036 – Eureka River
Currently being held – on watch
PW004 – Montagneuse Valley
Currently being held – on watch, Fire Guard around
PW0037 – Deer Hill
Currently being held – on watch
PW0033- Deer Hill
Currently being held – on watch
PW003- North of Fairview (NPRL) area
Currently being held – on watch, Fire Guard around (Fairview jurisdiction)
PW002-Whitelaw
Currently being held – on watch – Took over by Fairview crews
PW027-Whitelaw
Old winter Fire – Under control
Please note the red outlined areas on the map are active wildfires. These areas are dangerous with winds expected to increase, you are asked to stay alert and be prepared.
If there is a threat of fire in your area:
listen for updates from authorities
be prepared to evacuate at a moment’s notice
have your vehicle stocked with supplies and ready to go
Fire crews are working diligently to keep you safe.
DO NOT attempt to fight these wildfires as they are dangerous if you see a
new fire please CALL 310-FIRE (3473).
For information on the status of the Village of Hines Creek please contact the Village office @ 780-494-3690
