AB Emergency Management Agency
Alberta Wildfire
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Clear Hills County
September 26, 2024 – 8:35 p.m.
Fire has been extinguished.
Update on the Cecil 9-29-84-7W6 oil battery fire, located approximately 22 km south/east of Worsley. The fire has been extinguished. Personnel are transitioning to clean up of the incident.
Range Road 80 south of Highway 64 is now back open to the public.
Thank you for your cooperation.
ANNOUNCEMENT – Cecil 9-29-84-7W6 oil Battery Fire – September 26 at 10:00 a.m.
A fire has been reported at the Cecil 9-29-84-7W6 oil battery, located approximately 22 km south of Worsley, Alberta. Local emergency services are actively responding to the situation.
The incident began shortly before 5:00 a.m. local time, and no injuries have been reported. The fire remains contained within the battery site. Oilfield firefighting services have been retained.
Civil authorities, including the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER), have been notified. The public is asked to refrain from entering the area. There is no threat to any residents.
We will continue to provide updates as information becomes available.
Clear Hills County Announcement
September 26, 2024 – 9:22 a.m.
Fire Advisory in Effect – July 29, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.
A fire advisory is now in effect. Here’s what you need to know:
Fire permits: May be restricted or suspended.
Safe wood campfires on public lands: Allowed.
Safe wood campfires in a designated campground: Allowed.
Safe wood campfires on private land: Allowed.
Safe wood campfire in backyard fire pits: Allowed.
Barbeque – Charcoal briquette: Allowed.
Fireworks: Always prohibited without written permission of a Forest Officer.
Exploding targets: Always prohibited without written permission of a Forest Officer.
Propane/natural gas powered appliances: Allowed.
Indoor wood fire: Allowed.
Open flame oil devices: Allowed.
Please stay safe and follow these guidelines to help prevent any potential fires. Thank you for your cooperation!
Call 310-FIRE (3473) to report a wildfire in a forested area.
Wildfire Update – PWF076 – July 23, 2024, 3:30 PM
The PWF076 wildfire is currently classified as OUT OF CONTROL but has not seen much growth in the last 24 hours. It now covers approximately 9,183 hectares. The fire is located about 23 km northeast of Worsley, just north of the Whitemud River (Township Road 890), between Range Road 70 and Range Road 53, and just south of Township Road 891. It is currently spreading northeast with some finger-shaped spots growing south.
No residential or farmland areas are affected.
Air tankers, firefighters, helicopters, and heavy equipment operators are actively working to suppress and contain the wildfire.
For real-time updates on the fire status and growth, visit the Alberta Wildfire Dashboard https://www.arcgis.com/…/3ffcc2d0ef3e4e0999b0cf8b636defa3
Please stay informed and follow any instructions from local authorities to ensure your safety. We will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.
Wildfire Update – PWF076 – July 20, 2024, 1:30 p.m.
The PWF076 wildfire is currently classified as OUT OF CONTROL, it did not see much growth in the last 24 hrs but with the heat today and upcoming days this could change. Currently covering approximately 8473 hectares. It is moving northeast, just north of the Whitemud River (Township Road 890), between Range Road 70 and Range Road 53, and just south of Township Road 891. Winds are blowing southeast today.
• No residential or farmland areas are affected.
• Air tankers, firefighters, helicopters, and heavy equipment operators are actively working to suppress and contain the wildfire.
Please stay informed and follow any instructions from local authorities to ensure your safety. We will provide updates as more information becomes available.
Wildfire Update – PWF076 – July 19, 2024, 1:30 p.m.
The PWF076 wildfire is currently classified as OUT OF CONTROL, covering approximately 8073 hectares. It is moving northeast, just north of the Whitemud River (Township Road 890), between Range Road 70 and Range Road 53, and just south of Township Road 891. Winds are blowing southeast today.
- No residential or farmland areas are affected.
- Air tankers, firefighters, helicopters, and heavy equipment operators are actively working to suppress and contain the wildfire.
Please stay informed and follow any instructions from local authorities to ensure your safety. We will provide updates as more information becomes available.
WILDFIRE – PWF076 – July 18, 2024, 6:30 p.m.
The wildfire has grown rapidly today in the heat to approximately 4000 hectares (ha) in size and is located approximately 23 km northeast of Worsley, in the area of Township 890 and northeast between Range Road 65 – 63 roughly 5 km northeast of Running Lake Provincial Campground. This wildfire is classified as OUT OF CONTROL. No residential or farmland is being affected.
Air tankers, firefighters, helicopters, and heavy equipment operators are actively engaged in fire suppression efforts to contain and control this wildfire.
Please stay informed and follow any instructions from local authorities to ensure your safety. Updates will happen as we receive more information.
WILDFIRE – PWF076 – July 18, 2024, 9:45 a.m.
A wildfire has been reported in Clear Hills County. The wildfire is approximately 30 hectares (ha) in size and is located approximately 23 km northeast of Worsley, in the area of Township 890 and Range Road 65 roughly 5 km northeast of Running Lake Provincial Campground. This wildfire is classified as OUT OF CONTROL.
Air tankers, firefighters, helicopters, and heavy equipment operators are actively engaged in fire suppression efforts to contain and control this wildfire.
Please stay informed and follow any instructions from local authorities to ensure your safety. Updates will happen as we receive more information.
ANNOUNCEMENT – Fire Ban Notice for Clear Hills County – Effective 4:00 p.m., July 10th, 2024
Fire Ban Notice for Clear Hills County – Effective 4:00 p.m., July 10th, 2024
Effective 4:00 p.m., July 10th, 2024, the Province of Alberta has implemented a fire ban across the entire Forest Protection Area due to the ongoing heat wave.
As per Clear Hills County Bylaw No. 285-24 Fire Bans, Clear Hills County is enacting a complete fire ban across all areas of the County, in accordance with the provincial guidelines set out in the Provincial fire ban.
Fire Permits: All existing fire permits within the Forest Protection Area will be suspended or cancelled. Permit holders have 24 hours to extinguish their current burns. No new permits will be issued during the ban.
Campfires:
Wood campfires on public land, campgrounds, and private land, including backyard fire pits, are PROHIBITED.
Charcoal briquette barbeques are PROHIBITED.
Fireworks and exploding targets are PROHIBITED.
🚫Burning of Brush piles or Burn barrels PROHIBITED.
Permitted Activities:
Propane/natural gas-powered appliances are allowed.
Indoor wood fires are allowed.
Open flame oil devices are allowed.
Please adhere to these restrictions to help ensure the safety of our community and prevent the risk of wildfires. For more information, visit Clear Hills County website or contact our office.
Thank you for your cooperation.
ANNOUNCEMENT – Wednesday, June 11, 2024
Clear Hills County Fire Ban has been removed in accordance with Bylaw 285-24, Council Motion C341-24(6-11-24) , effective at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, June 12, 2024.
While the Fire Ban has been lifted, we urge everyone to remain vigilant and do their part to prevent wildfires.
Safety Reminders:
Always supervise your fire and keep it small.
Ensure you have water or an extinguisher nearby.
Fully extinguish your fire before leaving the area.
If you spot a wildfire in a forested area, please call 310-FIRE (3473) immediately to report it.
Let’s work together to keep our community safe! 
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🔥🚫 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT – FRIDAY MAY 17, 2024
🔥🚫Attention Clear Hills County residents and visitors,
The Fire Ban remains in effect, but with some allowances.As per motion of Council effective at 10:10 a.m. May, 17, 2024
🌲 Safe Wood campfires are now permitted in designated camping grounds, day use areas, and on privately owned land, following specific parameters outlined in Bylaw No. 285-24.
🔥 Safe Wood Campfires
must Be no larger than 0.5 meters high by 0.5 meters wide•
MUST Be within a metal, brick, or rock fire ring•
Be on rock, gravel, sand, or other non-combustible surface that extends at least one metre around the fire.
Please exercise extreme caution and ensure you have the necessary resources to extinguish the fire, such as a water source or fire extinguisher.
🚫 REMINDER: Provincial Parks (Ole’s, Running, Stoney and Sulpher Lake campgrounds) currently have a NO CAMPFIRE BAN in place. Please refer to the Alberta Parks website for more information on specific campgrounds affected by this ban.
For a comprehensive review of the Fire Ban Bylaw NO. 285-24, visit our website or call 780-685-3925.
Let’s stay safe and responsible during this time.
There are currently NO active fires within our municipality.
The thick smoke this morning is from neighboring municipalities.
Your safety is our priority. Please take precautions to protect yourself from the effects of the poor air quality.
Visit Alberta Health’s website for helpful tips and resources on how to stay safe during this time.
Clear Hills County FIRE BAN – May 9, 2024
Just a reminder that Clear Hills County has a FIRE BAN in effect for all areas south of
Township Road 890.
Prohibited
All outdoor wood fires, including burning barrels, wood campfires be it on private land or in County campgrounds, campfires in back country or random areas, BBQ charcoal briquettes, fireworks and exploding targets, and burning of brush piles, windrows, or other debris.
Allowed
Propane/natural gas powered appliances, open flame oil devices, such as turkey deep fryers or tiki torches, and indoor wood fires contained within a device with a chimney and spark arrestor. All appliances must be CSA approved and used per manufacturer’s standards.
This FIRE BAN will remain in place until conditions improve. Fire danger levels will be reviewed daily and may be downgraded subject to fire weather conditions.
FIRE BAN IN EFFECT – April 3, 2024 12:01 a.m.
Attention all residents of Clear Hills County:
Effective at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, a FIRE BAN is hereby enforced in accordance with Clear Hills County Bylaw No. 282-24. This ban applies to ALL FIRES, on public land, campgrounds, and private properties, including backyard fire pits. All Existing fires MUST be extinguished promptly by 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, April 4, 2024. Portable propane fire pits contained within designated fire pits and gas, or propane stoves and barbeques designed for cooking or heating will still be permitted. For further details, please contact 780-685-3925 or visit the Clear Hills County Website or our social media platforms.
