Clear Hills County – May 9th Morning Update

GWF0018 (Peace River bank/Cleardale) The lower overnight temperatures and humidity has helped to slow the west end of the fire, Fire Crews made great progress on containing the west end yesterday bringing it to approximately 90% held. Fields to the north are still being tilled to help to control any movement towards more populated areas.

Fire Crews are working on the East side of the fire and Alberta Fire Services brought over additional equipment to assist. So far, the wildfire is staying within the east guard, water bombers have been requested, however the heavy smoke makes it so they can not access the fire at this time. Helicopters with water dumps are continuing to be used as they are able to access the areas needed.

East End Wildfires:

The fires on the east end of the county are being monitored daily and considered HELD (contained within their fire guard boundary) , Alberta Fire Service flies the areas throughout the day and will report any new activity.

G80220 – Boundary Lake/Bear Canyon – An update on the Boundary Lake/Bear Canyon wildfire will come later this morning.

Please refer to the map for location of the following updates:

G80220 – Boundary Lake/Bear Canyon

Out of control – BC Forestry has taken control of the Alberta portion of this fire (take caution if traveling on Highway 64 towards BC Border smoke is making for poor visibility)

PW0034 – Clear Prairie

Has been 99% held, and crews continue to wok on full containment – guards have been placed

GWF0018 – Peace Riverbanks/Cleardale

Considered out of Control, the lower overnight temperatures and humidity has helped to slow the west end of the fire, Fire Crews made great progress on containing the west end yesterday bringing it to approximately 90% held. Fields to the north are still being tilled to help to control any movement towards more populated areas.

Fire Crews are working on the East side of the fire and Alberta Fire Services brought over additional equipment to assist. So far, the wildfire is staying within the east guard, water bombers have been requested, however the heavy smoke makes it so they can not access the fire at this time. Helicopters with water dumps are continuing to be used as they are able to access the areas needed.

PW0036 – Eureka River

Currently being held – on watch

PW004 – Montagneuse Valley

Currently being held – on watch, Fire Guard around

PW0037 – Deer Hill

Currently being held – on watch

PW0033- Deer Hill

Currently being held – on watch

PW003- Gage area North of Fairview (NPRL)

Currently being held – on watch, Fire Guard around (Fairview jurisdiction)

PW002-Whitelaw

Currently being held – on watch – (Fairview jurisdiction)

PW027-Whitelaw

Old winter Fire – Under control

Please note the red outlined areas on the map are all still considered active wildfires. These areas are dangerous, you are asked to stay alert and be prepared.

If there is a threat of fire in your area:

listen for updates from authorities

be prepared to evacuate at a moment’s notice

have your vehicle stocked with supplies and ready to go

Fire crews are working diligently to keep you safe.

DO NOT attempt to fight these wildfires by yourself as they are dangerous if you see a new fire please CALL 310-FIRE (3473).

For information on the status of the Village of Hines Creek please contact the Village office @ 780-494-3690