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Photo Courtesy Alberta Wildfire

By Tanner Smith

Fire restriction in place

Wildfire danger level very high for the High Level Forest Area

May 30, 2024 | 2:36 PM

UPDATE May 31: The wildfire hazard in the High Level Forest Area is now moderate for parts of the area.

With the ongoing wildfire danger in the High Level Forest Area, all areas west of Highway 35 have a wildfire danger level of very high.

A fire advisory is also now in effect for the entire High Level Forest Area. The High Level Forest Area located east of Highway 35 is still listed at a low wildfire danger level.

The very high rating for west of Highway 35 is credited to eleven fires burning in the area.

All are listed as being under control, except one blaze, the Cameron Hills Wildfire which is listed as being held.

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Cameron Hills Wildfire as of May 29 (CC: Alberta Wildfire)

Additionally, the High Level Forest Area also has three fires burning at its borders, two from B.C. and one from the Northwest Territories.

Under this new fire advisory:

Existing fire permits remain valid, but extension requests may not be granted.
New permits will be issued on a case-by-case basis, for essential burning only.
Campfires are allowed in both designated campgrounds and random camping areas.
Fireworks and exploding targets are prohibited.

Residents are reminded if they see smoke or flame in the forest, report it immediately to 310-FIRE.

by Tanner Smith