Wildfire Update

Courtesy: Big Lakes County Wildfire Update – April 22 at 11:10 AM We are pleased to report that the Buffalo Bay Wildfire has been fully extinguished. We appreciate the efforts of everyone involved in managing the situation.

With some fires burning in the region and the May long weekend approaching, Alberta Wildfire officials are urging people to be cautious and avoid starting more fires. Forestry and Parks Minister Todd Loewen says human caused fires

The East Prairie Metis Settlement is being provided $9 million from the province’s Indigenous Housing Capital Program to rebuild homes that were destroyed by the wildfires. Seniors, Community and Social Services Minister, Jason Nixon says this money

Courtesy of Northern Sunrise County: The mandatory evacuation notice is lifted for the residents of Little Buffalo. Displaced residents may now return home. The following information has been provided to the County by Lubicon Lake Band representatives:

Courtesy of the MD of Greenview: ALERT ONLY GWF049 is a wildfire burning Out of Control 5 kilometres west of Snipe Lake. This alert is in effect for everyone within a radius of 5 KM from Range

Fires in the area have forced people in Little Buffalo out of their homes. A mandatory evacuation order was issued on Friday night and people have been directed to several evacuation zones. RCMP and other Emergency Responders

Courtesy of the Peace Regional RCMP: Little Buffalo, Alta. – At approximately 2:30 p.m., in the area of Little Buffalo, Peace Regional RCMP were notified of a fire growing rapidly due to high winds and was putting

UPDATE at 4pm: Highway to the West of Little Buffalo is closed due to the Wildfires proximity. Some in immediate area evacuated to Red Earth Creek. Community of Little Buffalo still on 1-Hour Evacuation Alert   Courtesy

Courtesy of the Alberta Government. The Long Lake Complex fire is classified as Being Held (BH) with a last recorded size of 168,628 hectares. Being Held means given current weather conditions and resources, the wildfire is not

Courtesy of Saddle Hills County: Fire GWF-041, seen in the attached aerial photographs taken when the fire was detected, is reported at 5 ha, with ground resources continuing to work on it. The Cecil Fire, previously the

Courtesy of Little Red River Cree Nation: June 13, 2023 (11am) All scheduled bus visits to Fox Lake are postponed as we need to direct all bus drivers and buses to Garden River for a possible evacuation.

Courtesy: Government of Alberta Update 40: Alberta wildfire situation (June 12, 4:30 p.m.) June 12, 2023 Media inquiries Albertans are asked to continue to be diligent as extreme fire conditions persist in northwestern Alberta. Current situation Those evacuated

Courtesy: County of GP Peavine Creek & Boone Lake Complex Wildfire Update #6 – Evacuation Alert Remains in place near Preston Lake; weather could prove challenging    Increased wind yesterday evening led to moderate behaviour of both

Courtesy: Peace River Forest Area Peace River Forest Area Update – June 11, 2023, 11:00 a.m. By Alberta Wildfire, Jun 12, 2023 1:01:04 PM The fire danger in the Peace River Forest Area (PRFA) is VERY HIGH.

Courtesy: High Level Forest Area High Level Forest Area Wildfire Update – June 12, 2023 as of 12:00 p.m. By Victoria Ostendorf, Jun 12, 2023 12:04:37 PM The wildfire danger is very high in the High Level

Courtesy: High level Forest Area High Level Forest Area Wildfire Update – June 11, 2023 as of 11:00 a.m. By Victoria Ostendorf, Jun 11, 2023 11:12:12 AM The wildfire danger is very high in the High Level

Courtesy: Peace River Forest Area Peace River Forest Area Update – June 11, 2023, 12:30 p.m. By Alberta Wildfire, Jun 11, 2023 12:23:30 PM The fire danger in the Peace River Forest Area (PRFA) is VERY HIGH.

Courtesy: Government of Alberta Update 39: Alberta wildfire situation (June 10, 4:30 p.m.) June 11, 2023 Media inquiries Albertans who have been evacuated should continue to follow updates from their local authorities. Current situation Those evacuated due to wildfires

***UPDATE*** Now listed as a one-hour alert. Be on standby in case an evacuation order is put in place again. Issued: Jun 09, 2023 at 08:08 PM History: Alert: Jun 09, 2023 at 10:35 AM Update: Jun

Courtesy: High Level Forest Area High Level Forest Area Wildfire Update – June 9, 2023 as of 12:00 p.m. By Victoria Ostendorf, Jun 9, 2023 12:04:48 PM The wildfire danger is very high in the High Level

Courtesy: County of GP Peavine Creek & Boone Lake Complex Wildfire Update #3 – County Regional Fire Service continues to support provincial agencies in responding to area wildfires; asks public to avoid areas  The County continues to

Courtesy of MD of Greenview: ALERT ONLY Wildfire SWF095 located southeast of Sweathouse, is classified as burning out of control. Be prepared to evacuate quickly if the situation worsens. Residents should be prepared to leave within a

Courtesy: AHS Alberta Health Services- Health Advisory June 8, 2023  Boil Water Advisory lifted for Peavine Metis Settlement   PEAVINE METIS SETTLEMENT – Alberta Health Services (AHS) has confirmed that satisfactory water quality has been restored for Peavine Metis

Courtesy: Government of Alberta Update 36: Alberta wildfire situation (June 8, 4:30 p.m.) June 08, 2023 Media inquiries Albertans are asked to continue to be diligent as hot and dry conditions are expected this weekend. Current situation An

Courtesy: High Level Forest Area High Level Forest Area Wildfire Update – June 8, 2023 as of 6:30 p.m. By Victoria Ostendorf, Jun 8, 2023 6:41:42 PM The wildfire danger is very high in the High Level

Courtesy: Saddle Hills County The Boone Lake Complex (fires GWF-035 & GWF-038) have exceeded 5,000 hectares in size and they remain Out of Control. The latest fire weather forecast is predicting east-southeast winds tomorrow in 20-30 kph

Courtesy of Alberta Wildfire: GWF018 is currently classified as Out of Control (OC). It is now estimated to be 48,500 ha in size. Wildland firefighters, assisted by heavy equipment and helicopters, are working on containing a 65-ha

Courtesy of Saddle Hills County: (picture below) Fires GWF-035 & GWF-038 are now 1,000 and 3,800 hectares respectively, in size. Forestry has classified and named these two fires as the “Boone Lake Complex”. They have committed aircraft,

Alberta Emergency Alert: The County of Grande Prairie has issued a Wildfire alert. The Peavine Creek wildfire has crossed the BC-AB border and is burning 5.5 km west of Preston Lake. Winds are pushing the fire east.

Courtesy of Alberta Wildfire: HIGH LEVEL FOREST AREA | WILDFIRE SITUATION | JUNE 8, 2023 AS OF 12:00 PM There are eight wildfires in the High Level Forest Area. Of these fires, three are classified as out

Courtesy: Town of Rainbow Lake June 8 2023 – Please be advised that the Town has received an update with regard to a new wildfire, High Level Wildfire 058. This fire is currently out of control far

Courtesy: County of GP Peavine Creek Wildfire Update #2: Evacuation Alert Remains in Effect for Residents Near Preston Lake The County continues to respond to the Peavine Creek Wildfire and monitor the Boone Lake Complex.Peavine Creek Wildfire

Courtesy: County of GP The County of Grande Prairie has issued an Evacuation Alert for areas near Preston Lake The Peavine Creek wildfire has crossed the British Columbia/Alberta border and is burning 5.5 km west of Preston

Courtesy: High Level Forest Area High Level Forest Area Wildfire Update – June 7, 2023 as of 6:30 p.m. By Victoria Ostendorf, Jun 7, 2023 6:17:07 PM The wildfire danger is very high in the High Level

Courtesy: Government of Alberta Update 35: Alberta wildfire situation (June 7, 4:30 p.m.) June 07, 2023 Media inquiries Albertans who have been evacuated or are returning home should continue to follow updates from their local authorities. Current situation

Courtesy: AHS FORT VERMILION – Local residents will soon have improved access to primary care with the recruitment of a former locum physician to a permanent family physician position. Dr. Willem Skein is a long-term locum physician who

Courtesy: County of Grande Prairie County of Grande Prairie News 6/7/2023 2:25:55 PM Peavine Creek Wildfire Within a Kilometre of County Border The County of Grande Prairie Regional Fire Service has received an update from the British

Courtesy: Peace River Forest Area Peace River Forest Area Update – June 7, 2023, 1 p.m. By Alberta Wildfire, Jun 7, 2023 1:10:00 PM The fire danger in the Peace River Forest Area (PRFA) is VERY HIGH.

Courtesy: High Level Forest Area High Level Forest Area Wildfire Update – June 7, 2023 as of 11:30 a.m. By Victoria Ostendorf, Jun 7, 2023 11:37:47 AM The wildfire danger is very high in the High Level

Courtesy: Government of Alberta Update 34: Alberta wildfire situation (June 6, 4:30 p.m.) June 06, 2023 Media inquiries Albertans who have been evacuated or are returning home should continue to follow updates from their local authorities. Current situation

Courtesy of Little Red River Cree Nation: June 6, 2023 Fox Lake homeowners, who live in ZONE 3 (see map) who have damaged and undamaged homes may now book a bus visit into Fox Lake to visit

Courtesy of…. Northern Sunrise County (Wildfire Update) Seal Lake Road Re-Opened Fire Restrictions Lifted Effective immediately, Seal Lake Road (TWP 822 South Harmon Valley Road) at the intersection with RR 190 has been opened for traffic. Please

Courtesy of Saddle Hills County: Saddle Hills County Issues Evacuation Advisory Fire GWF-038 was discovered at 1:11 pm this afternoon, approximately 10 km west of Deadwood Lake in Township 77-10. It is Out of Control and moving

Courtesy of Clear Hills County: PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT! June 6, 2023 6:00 p.m. GWF018 currently classified as Out of Control Alberta Fire Services reports the wildfire has flared up within the guards this afternoon. West of Range Road

Courtesy: High Level Forest Area High Level Forest Area Wildfire Update – June 6, 2023 as of 1:30 p.m. By Victoria Ostendorf, Jun 6, 2023 1:39:34 PM The wildfire danger is very high in the High Level

Courtesy: Government of Alberta Update 33: Alberta wildfire situation (June 5, 4:30 p.m.) June 05, 2023 Media inquiries Albertans who have been evacuated or are returning home should continue to follow updates from their local authorities. Current situation

Courtesy Peace River Forest Area Peace River Forest Area Update – June 5, 11 a.m., 2023 By Alberta Wildfire, Jun 5, 2023 11:52:49 AM The fire danger in the Peace River Forest Area (PRFA) is VERY HIGH.

Courtesy: Government of Alberta Update 32: Alberta wildfire situation (June 4, 5:00 p.m.) June 04, 2023 Media inquiries All resourcing and support remains in place as Alberta’s provincial state of emergency expires. Current situation The 2023 Spring Wildfires

Courtesy: AHS Alberta Health Services – Health Advisory June 4, 2023 Boil Water Advisory issued for Peavine Metis Settlement PEAVINE METIS SETTLEMENT – Alberta Health Services (AHS) has issued a boil water advisory for Peavine Metis Settlement

Courtesy: Little Red River Cree Nation June 2, 2023 Fox Lake Evacuees: Please be advised that the deadline to register for the Emergency Payments is June 4, 2023. You can apply online at https://www.alberta.ca/emergency.aspx#financialsupports. If you need

Courtesy: Peace River Wildfire Peace River Forest Area Update – June 2, 11 a.m., 2023 By Alberta Wildfire, Jun 2, 2023 1:37:33 PM The fire danger in the Peace River Forest Area (PRFA) is VERY HIGH. Although

Courtesy: High Level Wildfire High Level Forest Area Wildfire Update – June 2, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. By Victoria Ostendorf, Jun 2, 2023 1:12:15 PM The wildfire danger is very high in the High Level Forest Area.

Courtesy of the Town of Rainbow Lake: Please drive safe. The mornings can be smoky in Town and the Highway will have reduced visibility. While we ask people not to stop to take pictures, please be mindful

Courtesy: Government of Alberta Update 29: Alberta wildfire situation (June 1, 5:00 p.m.) June 01, 2023 Media inquiries The community of Fort Chipewyan continues to be under an evacuation order. All Albertans who are evacuated or returning home

Courtesy: Town of Rainbow Lake Attached photo is of the power line right of way currently energizing the Town. You can see the darker line is the protections that have begun being put in place as you

Courtesy: High Level  Wildfire High Level Forest Area Wildfire Update – June 1, 2023 at 12:30 p.m. By Victoria Ostendorf, Jun 1, 2023 12:43:30 PM The wildfire danger is very high in the High Level Forest Area.

Courtesy: Alberta Wildfire Peace River Forest Area Update – May 31, 2023 By Alberta Wildfire, May 31, 2023 8:04:18 PM The fire danger in the Peace River Forest Area (PRFA) has climbed to VERY HIGH for May

Courtesy: Government of Alberta Update 28: Alberta wildfire situation (May 31, 5:00 p.m.) May 31, 2023 Media inquiries Albertans who are evacuated or returning home should regularly check in with local authorities for the latest information. Current situation

Courtesy of the Town of Rainbow Lake: May 31 2023 – The fire continues to remain active south of the Cenovus plant and West and South West of Rainbow Lake closer to the BC border and along

Courtesy: Alberta Wildfire High Level Forest Area Wildfire Update – May 31, 2023 as of 11:30 a.m. By Victoria Ostendorf, May 31, 2023 11:19:02 AM The wildfire danger is very high in the High Level Forest Area.

Courtesy of Clear Hills County: GWF018 (Cleardale/Peace Riverbanks) Classified as out of Control. The weather was in our favor yesterday with minimal wind so the Dozer crews were able to continue to actively secure guards on all

Courtesy: Peace River Wildfire Peace River Forest Area Update – May 30, 2023 By Alberta Wildfire, May 30, 2023 6:26:39 PM The fire danger in the Peace River Forest Area (PRFA) has climbed to VERY HIGH for

Courtesy Government of Alberta Update 27: Alberta wildfire situation (May 30, 5:00 p.m.) May 30, 2023 Media inquiries Albertans returning home are asked to continually check in with local authorities. Current situation Weather patterns are showing a weak

Courtesy: Alberta Wildfire High Level Forest Area Wildfire Update – May 30, 2023 as of 2:00 p.m. By Victoria Ostendorf, May 30, 2023 2:10:41 PM The wildfire danger is very high in the High Level Forest Area.

Courtesy of Clear Hills County: GWF018 (Cleardale/Peace River Banks) Classified as out of Control High winds caused the wildfire to gain some traction last night. Currently the east end of the fire is between Range Road 64

Courtesy of the Town of Rainbow Lake: May 30 2023 – We have good news today. Last night Atco was able to restore the power to the Town of Rainbow Lake. This was one of our big

Courtesy Alberta Wildfire Peace River Forest Area Update – May 29, 2023, 6:30 p.m. MST By Alberta Wildfire, May 29, 2023 7:01:56 PM The fire danger in the Peace River Forest Area (PRFA) has climbed to VERY

Fires AM May 30, 2023 Wildfires are beginning to threaten again. Despite potential damage assessment being undertaken in certain jurisdictions in the Peace and Mackenzie, Mother Nature is not kind, again. A Red Flag watch has been

Courtesy: Government of Alberta Update 26: Alberta wildfire situation (May 29, 5:00 p.m.) May 29, 2023 Media inquiries Albertans returning home are asked to continually check in with local authorities. Current situation The fire danger is very high

Courtesy of Clear Hills County: PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT! May 29, 2023 10:09 p.m. GWF018 (Cleardale/Peace River Banks) Classified as out of Control High winds caused the wildfire to gain some traction tonight. Currently the east end of the

Courtesy of Clear Hills County: PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT! May 29, 2023 6:09 p.m. GWF018 (Cleardale/Peace River Banks) Classified as out of Control High winds have caused the wildfire to gain some traction. Currently the east end of the

Courtesy of the Town of Rainbow Lake: May 29 2023 – The winds are quite high today but the lower temperatures are helping to reduce the fire activity. The winds are coming from the West which is

Courtesy: High Level Forest Area High Level Forest Area Wildfire Update – May 29, 2023 as of 11:00 a.m. By Victoria Ostendorf, May 29, 2023 10:45:31 AM The wildfire danger is very high in the High Level

Courtesy of the Little Red River Cree Nation Facebook page. May 29, 2023 Visual tours of Fox Lake for those who have lost their homes will begin today and we are asking members to gather together in

Courtesy: High Level Forest Area High Level Forest Area Wildfire Update – May 28, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. By Victoria Ostendorf, May 28, 2023 10:53:39 AM The wildfire danger is very high in the High Level Forest

Courtesy: Peace River Forest Area Peace River Forest Area Update – May 28, 2023, 8:00 p.m. MST By Alberta Wildfire, May 28, 2023 8:00:50 PM The fire danger in the Peace River Forest Area (PRFA) is HIGH.

Courtesy: Government of Alberta Update 25: Alberta wildfire situation (May 28, 5:30 p.m.) May 28, 2023 Media inquiries Albertans returning home are asked to continually check in with local authorities. Current situation The fire danger is very high

Courtesy of the Town of Rainbow Lake: May 27 2023 – The fire remained inactive around the Town perimeter yesterday and there were no threats to the Town. The fire was very active in other areas, due

Courtesy: Northern Sunrise County For Immediate Release – May 26, 2023, at 15:45 Hours Northern Sunrise County Wildfire Update PWF 038 (CNRL fire) is now considered as Being Held at 6,129ha with containment on the entire perimeter.

Courtesy of YourAlberta: LIVE at 3pm – Watch officials from Alberta Emergency Management Agency and Alberta Wildfire provide an update on the Alberta wildfire situation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHyUN3Q7BgE

Atikameg & Carmen Creek area Wildfires were downgraded today to Being Held. The Cleardale/Peace River Banks fire in Clear Hills County was downgraded yesterday. That leaves 6 Out of Control Wildfires left in Northwestern Alberta.  

Courtesy of the Town of Rainbow Lake: May 26 2023 – Not much of an update as we are moving into cleanup mode. The final sprinklers will be coming down today and Atco is continuing to push

Peace River Forest Area Update By Alberta Wildfire, May 26, 2023 12:35:44 PM The fire danger in the Peace River Forest Area (PRFA) is MODERATE. Although we did receive some rain in the PRFA, the amount varies

Courtesy of Alberta Wildfire: The fire ban and off-highway vehicle restriction has been lifted for most of the Forest Protection Area of Alberta. A fire restriction is now in effect for these areas. The fire ban and

The Wildfire near Atikameg is now listed as Being Held. Now only 6 out of control wildfires in Northwestern Alberta.

Courtesy: Government of Alberta   Update 22: Alberta wildfire situation (May 25, 5:00 p.m.) May 25, 2023 Media inquiries Albertans returning home are asked to continually check in with local authorities.   Those evacuated due to wildfires

More than five-thousand people in Alberta remain out of their homes as around 50 wildfires continue to burn in the province. The government says seven evacuation orders remain in place as of this morning, this includes Chateh,

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Courtesy of Northern Sunrise County: Northern Sunrise County Wildfire Update. The Peace River Forest Area (PRFA) has taken over management of the wildfires within the County. Wildfire SWF068 (Harmon Valley/Reno area) is still classified as Out of

Courtesy of YourAlberta (Government of Alberta): LIVE at 3pm – Watch officials from Alberta Emergency Management Agency and Alberta Wildfire provide an update on the Alberta wildfire situation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNofUK98xeI

Courtesy of The Town of Rainbow Lake: May 25 2023 – As of this afternoon, the timelines for re-entry on June 2nd are still in place. Further assessments are being completed by Atco and we will know