Courtesy – Northern Sunrise County
UPDATE: **May 21 at 15:30
For Immediate Release – May 21, 2023 at 15:30 Hours
Northern Sunrise County Wildfire Update
Due to the continued heavy smoke, aircraft still have not been able to fly over wildfires SWF068 (Harmon Valley/Reno area) and PWF038 (CNRL).
An incident management team is now in place in the Peace River Forest Area (PRFA) and has taken over management of the Kimiwan Complex (SWF068 and PWF038). These resources were deployed to the Peace River Forest Area from Alberta Wildfire.
Wildfire SWF068 (Harmon Valley/Reno area) is estimated to be approximately 107,671 ha in size. Wildfire crews continue to reinforce protective measures and have been working with municipal firefighters to assist with structural protection. The fire’s western flank was very active Friday and Saturday, causing the perimeter to grow in spots. Three additional crews of wildland firefighters are working on the fire’s west flank. The north perimeter has crossed Seal Lake Road and South Harmon Valley Road (Twp. 820) and is approximately 38 kilometers south of Cadotte Lake and 39 kilometers south of Little Buffalo.
Heavy smoke is expected again today, which is challenging for firefighters on the ground and in the air.
The County will still have crews and sprinkler trailers on standby, should they be required.
Wildfire PWF038 (CNRL area) continues to remain relatively stable. Wildland firefighters are patrolling the area and putting out hotspots to maintain the containment lines.
