Wildfire Update
With the August Long Weekend right around the corner, Alberta Wildfire would like to remind anyone heading out to our forested areas to be responsible. Many areas of the province are under fire advisories, restrictions, and bans. Make sure to check the area you are going to ensure fires are permitted and be prepared if they are not. Propane fire pits are still allowed during a fire ban but wood burning fires are not.
The wildfire danger is growing in the province so be on high alert. If you are having a campfire, never leave it unattended and ensure it is fully extinguished before you leave. An estimated 2-5 mm of rain accompanied a cold front which passed over the complex Wednesday evening. This is expected to temporarily lower fire behaviour, which was recovering after several days of fair weather. Fair and stable weather is expected over Thursday with temperatures expected to continue in the mid-20s and relative humidity values in the 30-40 per cent range. Winds will be from the northwest at 10-15 kph, gusting to 30 kph
LWF152
The status of this 474 ha wildfire is OUT OF CONTROL, and it is located approximately 22 km northeast of Conklin and 10 km southeast of Highway 881. A total of 40 wildland firefighters, four pieces of heavy equipment and five equipment personnel are assigned to LWF-152. This wildfire is in close proximity (10 km radius) to industrial facilities. Firefighting crews will patrol and look for hotspots on the south and east flank of the fire.
LWF159
The status of this wildfire is OUT OF CONTROL, and it is located in Dillon River Wildland Provincial Park about 12 km east of Winefred Lake No. 194B. This wildfire is approximately 4,431 ha.
LWF164
The status of this wildfire is OUT OF CONTROL, and it is located approximately 12 km northeast of Conklin and has crossed highway 881 in certain areas. This is approximately 1,400 ha. With operations on the west side of Hwy. 881 complete, firefighters are now establishing hoseline on the perimeter of the fire’s northeast ‘finger’. Heavy equipment will continue to establish a dozer guard along the west side of Hwy. 881 and along the northeast corner and southeast perimeter.
Nodwell with water tanks will be used to find hotspots and extinguish to 100 feet inside the perimeter on the fire’s northeast corner, as well as to seek out hot spots on the east perimeter.
LWF175
The status of the wildfire is OUT OF CONTROL. This fire is approximately 125 ha in size and located in Dillon River Wildland Provincial Park, approximately 12 km east of Winefred Lake. Crews flew over the fire area on July 26, to monitor for growth and fire activity.
You can also visit Alberta Emergency Alert for the latest information and 511 Alberta for the latest information on road closures.