Clear Hills Update

Alberta Fire Services has provided an update on the current wildfire GWF0018 (Peace River Bank/Cleardale) the wildfire has jumped both east & west guards overnight due to wind shifts. The active fire area has grown in both east & west directions.

Fire crews are actively preparing new guards in both directions. Fields to the north are being tilled to help to control any movement towards more populated areas.

updates will come throughout the day on the status of this fire.

An update on wildfire G80220 (Boundary Lake/Bear Canyon) will come shortly.

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

G80220 – Boundary Lake/Bear Canyon

Out of control – Currently No Resources (take caution if traveling on

Highway 64 towards BC Border smoke is making for poor visibility)

PW0034 – Clear Prairie

Has been 99% contained it is still considered out of Control, guards have been placed

GWF0018 – Peace Riverbanks/Cleardale

Considered out of Control, fire guards are currently being cut along the

east & west side as well as down to the Peace River.

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 (NPRL)

Currently being held – on watch, Fire Guard around

PW002-Whitelaw

Currently being held – on watch – Took over by Fairview crews

PW027-Whitelaw

Old winter Fire – Under control

Please note the red outlined areas on the map are active wildfires. These areas are dangerous with winds expected to increase, 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 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