From Alberta Wildfire
Wildfire Situation
Since January 1, there have been 46 wildfires in the Peace River Forest Area (PRFA) burning a total of 6,834 hectares (ha).
An incident management team is now in place in The Peace River Forest Area (PRFA) and have taken over management of the Kimiwan Cpmplex (SWF068 andPWF038).
These resources were deployed to the Peace River Forest Area from Alberta Wildfire.
Alberta has requested additional resources through the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre in Winnipeg, and we also have agreements with the United States and Mexico. We expect both the CAF and the incident team will be in place this weekend.
GWF018 is currently classified as Out of Control (OC). It is now estimated to be 47,266 ha in size. It is located on both sides of the Peace River, and is approximately five kilometers east of Cleardale and 13 kilometers southwest of Worsley. The wildfire is being contained at Hwy. 64 and did not cross the highway. Wildland firefighters using heavy equipment are working with municipal firefighters to build containment lines on the north and south flanks of the fire to prevent further spread. Unit crews from Alberta and Washington assisted with structural protection on residences yesterday, and will continue working on containment lines on the wildfire’s western flank on the north side of the Peace River.
The Kimiwan Complex Wildfire PCX001 (SWF068 and PWF038) – SWF068 is classified as Out of Control (OC). It 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. Peavine Metis Settlement is under a mandatory evacuation notice due to the fire’s activity on the southwest flank.
Heavy smoke is expected again today, which is challenging for firefighters on the ground and in the air.
PWF038 is also OC, and approximately 6,207 ha. It has remained relatively stable, with wildland firefighters patrolling and putting out hotspots to maintain containment lines.
There are no evacuation alerts for the MD of Smoky River or the Town of McLennan. Please visit the MD of Smoky River for more information about any applicable emergency measures.
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Caution is advised when travelling on area highways due to smoke conditions, especially in low lying areas. For road closures, visit 511 Alberta.
Wildfire Danger
The wildfire danger is EXTREME in the Peace River Forest Area. With the return of extremely warm temperatures and gusty winds, firefighters urge everyone to continue to use caution as a wildfire will ignite easily and spread quickly. There is a Fire Ban and OHV Restriction in effect. visit www.albertafirebans.ca. Report wildfires immediately by calling 310-FIRE(3473).
