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Wildfire update

Peace River Forest Area - July 24, 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 98 wildfires in the Peace River Forest Area, burning a total of 73,976 hectares. 

Slims Creek wildfire (PWF050)

PWF050 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 real-time wildfire updates in Alberta, visit the Alberta Wildfire Dashboard.

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
A crew of wildland firefighters exit a conservation officer's patrol truck. A plume of smoke rises from the forest in the distance Alberta Wildfire and the Alberta Conservation Officer Service work hand in hand to protect Alberta's landscapes. 

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 21, 2025 1:28 pm