Courtesy: Alberta Wildfire (Peace River)
PEACE RIVER FOREST AREA / WILDFIRE SITUATION
There are currently two fires classified as OUT OF CONTROL in the Peace River Forest Area. Since January 1, there have been 91 wildfires in the Peace River Forest Area, which have burned approximately 12,810 hectares.
PWF074 🔴
This wildfire, 3166 hectares (ha) in size, is located approximately 17 km southwest of Keg River and is classified as OUT OF CONTROL. Air tankers, firefighters, helicopters and heavy equipment operators continue their fire suppression efforts to contain and control this wildfire. The cause is lightning.
PWF076 🔴
This wildfire, 9183 hectares (ha) in size, is located approximately 23 km northeast of Worsley and is classified as OUT OF CONTROL. Air tankers, firefighters, helicopters and heavy equipment operators continue their fire suppression efforts to contain and control this wildfire. The cause is under investigation.
