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Moderate wildfire danger
Due to higher windspeeds and increasing temperatures, the fire danger in the Peace River Forest Area is now moderate.
Wildfires can still happen in cooler conditions. Continue to use caution with outdoor fires.
Wildfire situation
Since January 1, there have been 66 wildfires in the Peace River Forest Area, burning a total of 75,842 hectares.
Slims Creek wildfire (PWF050)
PWF050 is 30 km north of the town of Manning. Higher temperatures and lessened precipitation have increased fire activity along the northwest perimeter, but the fire is not expected to make any significant advances towards infrastructure or communities at this time. Work continues to contain the wildfire with heavy equipment, helicopters and firefighter crews.
Highway 35 is open between Hawk Hills and Keg River with reduced speed limits.
Twin Lakes Provincial Recreation Area is in the vicinity of this fire and will remain closed until further notice.
For information on highway closures visit Alberta 511.
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 to work to contain this fire. PWF044 poses no risk to infrastructure or communities at this time.
Imported firefighters from Costa Rica and Alberta Wildfire staff are the Incident Management Team for PWF050 and PWF044 this week.
For real time information on wildfires in the province visit the Alberta Wildfire Dashboard.
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.
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? 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 27, 2025 11:51 am