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High wildfire danger
Due to dry conditions, the fire danger level in the Peace River Forest Area is high.
Use caution with any outdoor activity that could spark a fire.
All active wildfires in the Peace River Forest Area are under control.
For real time updates visit the Alberta wildfire dashboard.
Fire restriction
A fire restriction is in effect for the Peace River Forest Area. Under this restriction, all outdoor wood fires are banned on public lands. All fire permits issued within the boundaries of the restriction are now suspended.
Prohibited
- Outdoor wood fires on public lands including backcountry and random camping areas
- Any burning, other than a campfire on private land
- Barbecue charcoal briquettes (on public land in the backcountry and in random camping areas)
- Fireworks and exploding targets
Allowed
- Safe wood campfires on private land including provincial campgrounds with a designated fire ring
- Backyard firepits
- Propane fire pits and natural gas powered appliances
- Indoor wood fires
- Open flame oil devices
Stay informed of fire restrictions and fire bans in your area by checking Alberta Fire Bans.
Fall fire safety
Though temperatures are cooler in the fall, vegetation becomes dry and highly flammable. When recreating on crown and public land to hunt, camp, or use off-highway vehicles, caution must be taken to prevent wildfires on the landscape.
Cooking and warming campfires
- Use existing campfire rings, both official and unofficial.
- Selecting a site away from dry grass, brush, leaves, logs, trees and overhanging branches, and peaty areas.
- Use kindling and small branches for a smaller, more manageable fire.
- Keep water nearby.
- When leaving the site, ensure the fire is completely out.
For more information, see campfires on public land.
Off-highway vehicles
- Before riding, clean out hot spots and remove debris from the machine.
- After riding through muskeg or tall grass, stop and remove any build-up from the machine.
- Carry firefighting equipment such as a small shovel, collapsible pail or fire extinguisher.
- Wash the OHV and keep it clean – do not wash in streams and creeks.
- Make sure the muffler and spark arrestor are working properly.
- Stop frequently. Take the time to knock debris from the machine’s hot spots. If the debris is smouldering, soak it, stir it and soak it again to make sure it is extinguished.
For more information, see Off-highway vehicle safety.
For more information call the Alberta Wildfire information line at 1-866-FYI-FIRE (394-3473). To report wildfires, call 310-FIRE (3473).
Contact info
Tannis McNabb
780-617-4851
[email protected]
Published on September 29, 2025 1:21 pm