Fire Season 2023

[moyiesledhead]

This could be a another bad fire season.

And yet they just couldn't wait down here last week. Lit 2 prescribed burns and choked out everyone in Cranbrook with smoke for 4 days. Someone needs their head examined at the Ministry of Forests.

 

[rknight111]

There evacuating Drayton valley as of 11:09 pm

From: Alberta Emergency Management Agency
Issued: May 04, 2023 at 11:09 PM
Ends: 23 hours, 52 minutes
History:

• • Alert: May 04, 2023 at 01:40 PM
  • Update: May 04, 2023 at 06:28 PM
  • Update: May 04, 2023 at 07:16 PM
  • Update: May 04, 2023 at 10:33 PM
  • Update: May 04, 2023 at 10:38 PM
• Update: May 04, 2023 at 11:09 PM

Area: This alert is in effect for Brazeau County and Drayton Valley.

Description: There is an out of control wildfire southeast of Drayton Valley. All residents in the area of Township Road 484 North to Township Road 494, and North Saskatchewan River West to Range Road 80 must evacuate immediately. This includes the entire Town of Drayton Valley. Evacuate via Highway 22 North to Highway 624. Follow 624 to Tomahawk. Follow 624 East towards Stony Plain.

Instruction: More information on Reception Centers will follow as soon as possible. If you need help evacuating, call 780-542-7777. Follow Drayton Valley and Brazeau County social media.

 

[neilsleder]

That is not the only way a ditch burns, semi trucks probably cause more ditch fires than smokes lol but keep blaming the smokers


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Yah a set of safety chains to long will start fires to!

 

[TylerG]

Sounds like Yellowhead west bound is closed at highway 43

 

[zal]

Yah a set of safety chains to long will start fires to!

We had that happen up here 15 years ago. A guy didn’t tie up the safety chains on the trailer his was pulling out of a small hamlet. 2 km out of town, 8 fires in the ditch and one was in thick brush and going fast. Luckily he had his radio to call it in (fire guys can put two and two together on that one). It turned out to be a mutual aid with the town and the hamlet and luckily, SRD choppers were staged at our airport.
My officer told me to go down this dirt road so We can stage to start attacking the fire. I knew it was a dead end but I wasn’t going to argue but I did say I don’t think that’s a good idea. We set up, I start pumping water and the fire switched direction. I had never felt that much heat outside a structure fire before as the flames were licking above our heads. Load the crew, kick the pump out and high tailed in reverse quickly. Didn't think the old girl could go that fast backwards lol. Looked at the officer and said, yep, wasn’t a good idea. I wont get into the heated discussion after that while backing up.


I was washing the walls in the garage last night and the amount of Emergency broadcasts over the radio in a short time was pretty scary. Hope everyone stays safe out there. I feel for you.

 

[Cableguy]

i have read they have lost 20 homes so far
so sad

 

[Caper11]

i have read they have lost 20 homes so far
so sad

In Drayton?

 

[Bnorth]

In Drayton?

I read 20 in Fox Lake

 

[Mike270412]

Sounds like Yellowhead west bound is closed at highway 43

511alberta.com

 

[Caper11]

511alberta.com

Can anyone confirm if that map is correct? It looks like 16 east is closed from 43.
Coworker are wondering if they can take 43 to head home to the city. Or will they have to take 37.


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[TylerG]

Can anyone confirm if that map is correct? It looks like 16 east is closed from 43.
Coworker are wondering if they can take 43 to head home to the city. Or will they have to take 37.


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I'm going out at lunch (someone forgot to register his vehicles) I'll go past that way and see what's up.

Google Maps shows closed at Magnolia Bridge, but 511 says closed at 43...... and traffic shows green all the way through to Magnolia bridge on Google.......

 

[ferniesnow]

Wow. Things are getting scary.

 

[drew562]

Super close to my place at Lake isle. I’m gonna head out there right away on the Harley. I can out run fires and Road blocks on a bike.

 

[TylerG]

Super close to my place at Lake isle. I’m gonna head out there right away on the Harley. I can out run fires and Road blocks on a bike.

they'll let you up 43, to 633 and over Andrew

 

[ABMax24]

Sounds like OHV are now banned on public land due to fire hazard, anyone got any more info?

 

[TylerG]

Sounds like OHV are now banned on public land due to fire hazard, anyone got any more info?

there is an all out Fire Ban, and OHV Restriction in all Forest Protected Areas in Alberta.

Forest area fire ban, OHV restriction issued as 70+ wildfires reported across Alberta - My Grande Prairie Now

A fire ban and OHV restriction is in effect for all Forest Protection Areas across Alberta due to extreme fire danger. During a fire ban, […]

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[Caper11]

I decided to leave work in Fox and head for Edson. Different world down here.


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[drew562]

View from my lake. West end of lake isle. Other one is 633 and 757. Magnolia hall is straight ahead. Pretty gusty in the open areas out here. Come on rain !

 

[niner]

Few miles east of Leduc. Just started 15 minutes ago. Spreading fast.

 

[arff]

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Few miles east of Leduc. Just started 15 minutes ago. Spreading fast.

I am here. We will be here for a few more hours.