Clearwater County continues to experience wildfire activity in the northern border area of the municipality.

The Alberta Wildfire Dashboard indicates the largest fire in the County, RWF034 (NW of O’Chiese First Nation), continues to be classified as out of control at over 82,00 hectares. Heavy smoke is in the area at times.

Rocky Fire Centre office reports that firefighting crews, support staff, heavy equipment and helicopters continue to work on holding the wildfire. RWF034 is one of many large fires north of Clearwater County and combined they are referred to now as the Pembina Fire Complex (EWF031/039, RWF034/040).

Alberta Wildfire is asking residents to avoid forested areas in the vicinity of any wildfires. Officials say travelling into forested areas where wildfire has burned can be risky, as burnt trees have compromised roots and may fall onto roads or trails.

Currently, there are no evacuation orders in Clearwater County, however, industry and recreational users in the northern portion of Clearwater County are asked to use caution if travelling south of Fire RWF034 west from Sunchild Road all the way west to the Forestry Trunk Road (Hwy 734) and the area south to Hwy 11.

A fire ban and OHV restriction will remains in effect for Clearwater County until there are improved conditions. Remember to always use Alberta Fire Bans for the most up to date fire ban situation.

Here are some helpful links with current information. The Rocky Forest Update provides current information on the Pembina Complex including RWF034.

• Alberta Emergency Alerts, updated information on evacuations and alerts: Alberta Emergency Alert
• Alberta Wildfire Dashboard, updated information on wildfires and status: Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard  Smoke Forecast: Smoke Forecast 
• Rocky Forest Protection Area Update: Rocky Mountain House area update
•  Details on preparing for wildfires and evacuations ca be found here.