There are currently 2 active wildfires in the High Level Area which are classified as under control. 

This includes the Chuckegg Creek Wildfire. Firefighters have been monitoring the fire and are working to identify and extinguish hotspots and areas of ground fire within the fire perimeter.

The fires can be viewed at wildfire.alberta.ca/wildfire-status/status-map.

As part of Alberta Wildfire's Response Plan to COVID-19, A Fire Ban and OHV Restriction have been issued for the Forest Protection Area of Alberta effective April 15th at 2:00 pm.

These measures aim to reduce the number of human caused wildfires, as most if not all wildfires in the early spring are caused by human activity. Reducing human caused wildfires helps keep our firefighting resources focused where they are most needed, especially when our firefighting resources may be challenged due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Prohibited:

  • All open fires including campfires in campgrounds, backcountry and random camping areas and backyard fire pits.
  • Charcoal briquettes, turkey fryers and tiki torches.
  • Fireworks and exploding targets.
  • The use of off-highway vehicles for recreational use on all public lands.

Allowed:

  • Portable propane fire pits that are CSA approved or UL certified.
  • Gas or propane stoves and barbecues that are CSA approved or UL certified and are designed for cooking or heating.
  • Catalytic or infrared-style heaters.OHVs for industrial use, agricultural use, and traditional use by Indigenous peoples, as well as use on private lands.