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Peace River Forest Area

Current information on wildfire conditions within the Peace River Forest Area.

Peace River Forest Area - April 23, 2025

High wildfire danger

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

Wildfire situation

Since January 1, there have been twenty-seven wildfires in the Peace River Forest Area, burning a total of 16.30 hectares. 

For real time fire information visit the Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard.

Hutton Creek Prescribed Burn 

A wildland firefighter uses a drip torch to set fire to fine grass fuels on the landscape. He is dressed in a yellow shirt, green pants, and wears a yellow hard hat. behind him are low flames in leafless trees.
Wildland firefighter burning away dead and dry vegetation to create a fire guard for the Hutton Creek Prescribed Fire in April 2025.

In late April and early May, Alberta Wildfire will be conducting a prescribed burn near the Hutton Creek and Cadotte River drainages, approximately 15 km east of the town of Deadwood. 

This burn is being done to enhance wildlife habitat by increasing and rejuvenating early successional forest cover (grasses, shrubs, and herbaceous plants). It will also reintroduce natural restoration benefits of wildfire to the area and reduce wildfire risk. 

Be advised that there may be smoke in the area during this time. Daily operations will always consider atmospheric and smoke venting conditions. Every effort is made to minimize smoke impacts. 

A simple map of the Manning area in northern Alberta. A yellow star indicates the location of the prescribed burn just east of the town of Deadwood

Visit Prescribed fire to learn more about Hutton Creek and other projects in the province, or call our FYI-FIRE information line at 1-866-394-3473. 

Farming safely during fire season 

Spring work is here, and while this time of year can often be cold, rainy, or snowy, the risk of agricultural wildfires remains present. Dry vegetation and crop residue is highly flammable, so extra precautions must be taken to prevent fires on the farm. 

What can be done: 

  • Keep machinery clean. Clear out any debris around hot spots and pinch points.
  • Maintain electrical components and equipment
  • Grease mobile components of equipment according to manufacturer's recommendations
  • Regularly clean air filters
  • Regularly check coolant and oil levels
  • Keep a full, up to date ABC fire extinguisher in or near the cab and know how to use it
  • Read the FireSmart Farm and Acreage Guide to learn more about farm fire safety.
A silver fire extinguisher sits atop a piece of farm equipment. In the background the sky is blue over a farmers field. Other machinery can be seen.
Fire can happen on the farm any time of year, but dry seasons like spring and fall have an increased hazard. Keeping a full, up to date fire extinguisher in or near the cab and knowing how to use it can prevent wildfire damage to homes, landscapes, and livelihoods. 

Published on April 23, 2025 10:51 am

Wildfire season runs March 1 – October 31.

Get a fire permit

From March 1 to October 31, all burning activities in the Forest Protection Area, excluding campfires, require a fire permit.

Safe burning

Prevent wildfires by checking on winter burn sites.  Winter burns can smoulder underground and often reignite in the spring. Extinguish a fire by soaking it, stirring it, and soaking it again.

Contact info

Tannis McNabb
780-617-4851
[email protected]

Media inquiries

780-420-1968
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