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Low wildfire danger
Due to snow cover and mild conditions, the wildfire danger level is low in the Peace River Forest Area.
Wildfire situation
There are two active wildfires in the Peace River Forest Area, both of which are under control. Visit the Alberta Wildfire status dashboard for more information.
Learn more about wildfire classifications.
Get your fire permit
As of March 1, fire permits are now required for all burning within the Forest Protection Area, with the exception of campfires.
Fire permits are free and can be requested online. You may also request your permit by calling your local forestry office.
Peace River Forest Area | Permit Line (780) 624-6190
To prevent spring wildfires, revisit your brush pile or windrow burning projects to ensure all hot spots are extinguished.
- Spread out the remaining material.
- Soak the area and ensure there is no heat or smoke.
- Check your burn site multiple times in the coming weeks to ensure it has not reignited.
Use caution on the landscape
Wildfires can start in colder conditions. Dead and dry vegetation is extremely flammable.
Fires that aren't extinguished properly can smoulder underground for months and re-emerge as wildfires in warmer seasons when the conditions are right. We ask Albertans to follow safe burning practices year-round.
An outdoor recreationist builds a cooking campfire safely away from dry vegetation during Alberta's colder months.
Contact info
Tannis McNabb
780-617-4851
[email protected]
Published on March 20, 2025 10:18 am