Peace River Forest Area

Peace River Forest Area - June 26, 2026

Wildfire update 

There are 14 active wildfires in the Peace River Forest Area. All fires pose no risk to nearby communities at this time. 

 PWF024, PWF026, PWF027, PWF029, PWF028, PWF033, PWF034, PWF030, PWF031, PWF035, and PWF036 are located 30 km east of the town of Manning and are all 10 hectares or less. They are currently categorized as being held with crews, helicopters, and airtankers responding. 

PWF037 and PWF038 are located 70 km west of Keg River and are being held at 5 ha each. Crews and helicopters are responding.  

PWF039 and PWF041 are located 20 km northwest of Worsley and is currently being held at less than 1 ha. Helicopters and air tankers are responding. 

PWF040 is located west centrally within Chinchaga Wildland Provincial Park and is currently burning out of control at 1 ha in size. Crews are responding.  

As of January 1, 2026, there have been 41 wildfires in the Peace River Forest Area, burning 54 hectares.

For real- time information on wildfires visit the Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard or download the Alberta Wildfire Status app.

Be wildfire prepared 

• Get informed – it is your responsibility to know your local coverage and have alternative ways to stay informed whether you live remotely, are travelling or are spending time in the backcountry.
  • Check fire danger ratings for your area and learn about your community’s wildfire history to help you assess current conditions and make informed decisions.
  • Download the Alberta Wildfire app for mobile devices.
  • See Alberta Wildfire for the status and location of wildfires, fire bans and restrictions, and learn more about wildfire prevention.
  • Download the WeatherCan app for advisories in your chosen location(s) and visit the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) map to track air quality in your community
  • Visit FireSmoke Canada for information about wildland fire weather and smoke. Monitor smoke forecasts to plan for poor air quality, even when fires are far away.
• Maintain an emergency kit with essential supplies and wildfire-specific items including personal protective equipment like respirators (for example: N95, KN95 or P100) or high-quality medical masks (for example: an ASTM-certified mask). Keep your kit in a safe, easy-to-access location, even in the dark.
• If you have a vehicle, keep the tank full in case fuel stations lose power or are closed. Keep a vehicle emergency kit and include an extra phone charger with necessary adapters.
• Create an emergency plan that helps prepare your loved ones for wildfire by ensuring everyone knows where to go and how to respond, even if separated when it occurs.
• Learn about reception centres to understand what they offer and what to expect if you are directed to one during an evacuation. Learn more about reception centres on the evacuation webpage.

For more information visit the Alberta Wildfire preparedness site.