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Wildfire update

Peace River Forest Area - June 02, 2025

Report a wildfire: 
310-FIRE (3473)

Alberta Wildfire application:

Very High wildfire danger

Due to high temperatures and dry conditions, the wildfire danger level is very high in the Peace River Forest Area.

Since January 1, there have been 49 wildfires in the Peace River Forest Area, burning a total of 41,339 hectares. 

PWF044 is burning 65 km east of the town of Manning, on the east side of the Peace River. Smoke may be visible from Highway 936 and Highway 35. Alberta Wildfire has deployed resources to the incident. This fire is not a threat to communities at this time. 

A plume of smoke rises from the trees. harsh orange light permeates the backdrop PWF044, May 31

For real time wildfire information visit the Alberta Wildfire Dashboard. 

Fire ban

A fire ban is in effect within the northern and central parts of the Forest Protection Area. 

All outdoor wood fires are banned, including wood campfires on public lands, wood campfires on private land and designated campgrounds, backyard firepits and the use of BBQ charcoal briquettes. Propane/natural gas-powered appliances are permitted. 

Visit Alberta Fire Bans for more information and to see a map of the area. 

Not worth the risk 

Regulations and laws relating to fire in the forest protection area are in place to prevent wildfires. When we abide by them, we protect homes, livelihoods, landscapes, and lives. 

The serious nature of fire on the landscape is reflected in the fines for non-compliance under the Forest and Prairie Protection Act. 

  • Burning without a permit: $350
  • 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 young male camper uses his propane stove to boil water for his dehydrated meal. He is in the trees and it's an overcast day. Camping and recreating without a wood fire can be as easy as bringing along propane alternatives. Always check the Alberta fire bans app before heading out. 

Unsure what activities are permitted in specific locations? Give us a call on our fire 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 June 2, 2025 10:02 am