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Wildfire update

Peace River Forest Area - July 16, 2025

Report a wildfire: 
310-FIRE (3473)

Alberta Wildfire application:

Very High wildfire danger

With increased temperatures and decreased rain, the fire danger in the Peace River Forest Area is now very high. Use caution with any outdoor activity that could spark a fire.  

Wildfire situation 

Since January 1, there have been 86 wildfires in the Peace River Forest Area, burning a total of 73,976 hectares. 

Bison Lake wildfire (PWF044) 

PWF044 is burning 65 km east of the town of Manning on the east side of the Peace River, with minimal spread over the last few days. Firefighter crews, heavy equipment and helicopters continue work to contain this fire. PWF044 poses no risk to infrastructure or communities at this time. 

For more information on the Slims Creek or Bison Lake wildfires, contact Wildfire Information Officer Colby Lachance at 780-286-4332 or [email protected].

A large plume of smoke rises from a fire in a forested area, which we see aerially Fire activity in the northeast corner of PWF044, as seen from above. July 15, 2025.

Responsible recreation

Recreating responsibly on Alberta's public land is essential to preventing wildfires. 

You can do your part by: 

  • Adhering to fire bans/restrictions/advisories
  • Researching your destination and location regulations ahead of time
  • When permitted, only creating campfires on hard surfaces and/or in campfire rings
  • Keeping campfires small  
  • Never leaving your campfire unattended
  • Extinguishing your campfire completely
  • Clearing debris from hotspots on Off Highway Vehicles (OHV's)
  • Properly maintaining your OHV's
  • Never burning brush/ setting off fireworks without a permit
  • Never using explosives in the forest protection area

Not worth the risk 

Regulations and laws relating to fire in the Forest Protection Area are in place to prevent wildfires. Abiding them protects homes, livelihoods, landscapes and lives. 

Not following the rules could lead to serious fines and penalties.

  • Burning without a permit: $350
  • Failure to extinguish permitted burn: $840
  • Leaving a campfire unattended: $600
  • Starting a fire during a fire ban: $600
  • Setting off explosives/fireworks in the forest protection area: $600
  • Operating an OHV during a ban or closure: $1200
  • Interfering with wildfire operations: mandatory court appearance

Unsure what activities are permitted in specific locations? Call the Alberta Wildfire information line at 1-866-FYI-FIRE (394-3473). To report illegal fire activity call 310-FIRE (3473). 

 

Contact info

Tannis McNabb
780-617-4851
[email protected]

Published on July 16, 2025 12:39 pm