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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 87 wildfires in the Peace River Forest Area, burning a total of 73,975 hectares.
Slims Creek wildfire (PWF050)
PWF055 is 30 km north of the town of Manning. This fire is now classified as being held, with no further growth expected at this time. With increased temperatures and dry conditions, residents and travelers of this area may see smoke in the vicinity. Alberta Wildfire continues work to extinguish this fire with firefighter crews, helicopters, and heavy equipment.
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. Alberta Wildfire continues work to extinguish this fire with firefighter crews, helicopters, and heavy equipment. 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].
Fire activity in the northeast corner of PWF044, as seen from above. July 15, 2025
Fire advisory
Due to dry, hot conditions, the Peace River Forest Area is under a fire advisory.
Under this advisory:
- Existing fire permits are valid. Remember fire permits are not valid in winds over 12 km/h.
- New fire permits will be issued on a case-by-case basis, for essential burning only.
- Any burning without a valid fire permit, other than a campfire is prohibited.
- Safe campfires are permitted in designated campgrounds, public, and private lands.
Responsible recreation
Recreating responsibly on Alberta's public land is essential to preventing wildfires.
Remember to:
- Adhere to fire bans/restrictions/advisories
- Research destination and location regulations ahead of time
- When permitted, only create campfires on hard surfaces and/or in campfire rings
- Keep campfires small
- Never leave a campfire unattended
- Extinguish campfires completely
- Clear debris from hotspots on Off Highway Vehicles (OHV's)
- Properly maintain OHV's
- Never burn brush/ set off fireworks without a permit
- Never use 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 17, 2025 10:17 am