Alberta Fire Services has updated us on the following: (map below)
GWF0018 (Peace River bank/Cleardale) The recent overnight humidity has helped to slow the west end of the fire making it easier to keep from growing. Fields to the north are still being tilled to help to control any movement towards more populated areas. We are still waiting on an update for the east side of this fire and hope to have that to you soon.
G80220 – Boundary Lake/Bear Canyon – Still waiting on an update from BC Forestry, we will update as soon as we have it.
We will continue to update our social media and website as we receive the updates. Thank you for your patience and understanding.Please refer to the map for location of the following updates:
G80220 – Boundary Lake/Bear Canyon
Out of control – 90 % Held BC Forestry has sent in a team to assist with the Alberta portion of the wildfire. (take caution if traveling on Highway 64 towards BC Border smoke is making for poor visibility)
PW0034 – Clear Prairie
Has been 99% contained, guards have been placed, 4-6mm of rain occurred throughout the night assisting with the active fire.
GWF0018 – Peace Riverbanks/Cleardale
Considered out of Control, fire guards are being put in place. The recent overnight humidity has helped to slow the west end of the fire making it easier to keep from growing. Fields to the north are still being tilled to help to control any movement towards more populated areas.
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- North of Fairview (NPRL) area
Currently being held – on watch, Fire Guard around (Fairview jurisdiction)
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, you are asked to stay alert and be prepared.
If there is a threat of fire in your area:
listen for updates from authoritiesbe prepared to evacuate at a moment’s noticehave your vehicle stocked with supplies and ready to goFire 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
