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Wildfire West of Tomahawk (RR63)

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Wildfire Update

Parkland County continues to monitor and combat the 2021 wildfire west of Tomahawk near Range Road 63, which has continued to burn deep underground. While cold weather has contained the fire underground, it is still considered an active wildfire, and flare-ups are anticipated during wildfire season.

 

The county is currently excavating areas of priority concern to combat the fire, and our limited resources continue to focus on protecting homes and buildings that are immediately threatened.

 

Updates will continue to be posted to this page as they become available, please subscribe for email notification of updates.

June 2022 Update

Helicopter Activity: Friday, June 3 / Saturday, June 4

Residents can expect increased helicopter traffic in the area of the Tomahawk Wildfire, as Fire Services is completing a thermal infrared scan of the fire area to locate any additional hotspots within the fire boundaries. A helicopter will be flying a pattern in the area and residents can expect multiple passes overhead throughout the day.

 

 April 2022 Update

 Our reclamation of the fire guard around the fire perimeter is being conducted through our Engineering Services Department.  Most of the forested areas reclamation has been completed and ongoing work over the spring will occur in field/grassland areas once the ground has thawed.   In areas where there may be hot spots we will hold off on any reclamation.  If landowners have question on the fire guard reclamation, they can contact Engineering Services 780 968 8888 Ext. 8445 for further details.  Parkland County has applied for a grant to assist landowners with tree replacement in fire guard areas and in the fire zone, notification on the grant should be in the next few months.

 

Fire crews have been working on digging out active hot spots over the winter, this strategy has had a positive impact on managing this fire. The above average snowfall this winter has introduced helpful moisture in the area, however there are still active hot spots beginning to surface.  Fire Services have a dedicated crew that started April 19 , they will be working daytime hours Monday to Friday in the area. Our team’s objective will be to target hot spots and monitor the fire area for any potential risk to structures.  

 

Fire Services would like to thank the landowners and residents in the area for their diligent monitoring and reporting of fire hot spots over the winter and going forward.  

 

Fire Services will be hosting a Fire Smart Workshop on May 7 from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM at the Tomahawk Fire Hall to assist residents in wildland fire safety and ways to minimize risk to life safety and property damage.

 

Photo Gallery: Wildfire West of Tomahawk will appear here on the public site.

Hotspots 

If you find a hotspot, please call Fire Services at 780-968-8338 or email: fireservices@parklandcounty.com. Residents are reminded to only call 911 in an emergency.

Take Action

Here are some things you can do to protect your property over the winter months.

  • If you have hot spots on your property that are smoking, the winter months can be a great time to dig them out and expose
    them to the elements if you have access to the appropriate equipment. Partner with your neighbours and see what you can
    do together.

  • Remove trees that have had their roots burned and have fallen over. This is fresh fuel for the fire in the Spring. Consider mulching trees and branches to reduce fire risks of piled materials.

  • In the spring, keep your grass mowed around your home, move all firewood and combustibles at least 10 metres from your home, clean your gutters and roof of any leaves and debris, and water your lawn early so that it can start to turn green.

Learn more at https://www.firesmartcanada.ca/ or https://farmfiresmart.ca/

 

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