Pending the right conditions, a controlled ignition operation is expected today and over the next several days for the area highlighted in pink, within the horseshoe west of the Peace River.
Protecting human life and communities are top priorities. Conducting this operation will help to reduce the potential for the wildfire to grow further, limiting the risk to MacKenzie County and surrounding communities. Residents in that area will likely see a dramatic increase in smoke as a result.
Yesterday presented some difficulties for firefighters as portions of the perimeter challenged the fireguard along the east side, approximately 28 km south/southeast of High Level. Spot fires were identified approximately 3.5 km south/southwest of Surette Lake and 11 km north/northwest of Moose Island, but were quickly responded to by firefighters, helicopters and airtankers. Fire growth also occurred northeast of the Boyer River Tower area east of Highway 35. Today’s increased activity poses no new threat to nearby communities at this time.
Thu, Apr 25, 5:00 PM
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