Edson Forest Area - May 22, 2025
The fire danger remains low in the Edson Forest Area, except for a small portion north of Grande Cache. Wildfires can still start in cool and damp conditions. Please use caution if you are spending time or working outdoors.
Wildfire situation
There are no active wildfires in the Edson Forest Area.
Since January 1, there have been 26 wildfires in the Edson Forest Area burning a total of 15 hectares. View active wildfires, their locations and stats on the interactive map on our wildfire status page.
Fire restriction
A fire restriction is in place for a small portion of the Edson Forest Area, located north of Grande Cache.
A fire restriction prohibits the use of wood campfires on public land but does allow wood campfires inside provincial campgrounds and private property. Fire permits may be restricted, suspended or cancelled and no new fire permits will be issued.
Visit Alberta Fire Bans for more information and to see the boundaries of the fire restriction on a map.
Choose your campfire site
In campgrounds or recreational areas, use the designated stoves, fire rings or fire pits for your campfire. These are designed to keep fires from spreading and are the best choice for a safe campfire. When outside of a campground, use sites that are clear of dry grass and vegetation. Clear the site down to bare mineral soil, keep it sheltered from wind and always have water nearby in case your campfire escapes.
When you're done, always soak it, stir it and soak it again until the ashes are cool to the touch. Never leave our campfire unattended. For more information, see Safe campfires: Wildfire prevention tips.
Prevent spring wildfires
Around 63% of wildfires in Alberta are human-caused. Do your part to prevent wildfires by following these tips:
- When operating off-highway vehicles (OHVs), stop often to remove debris from hot spots on your vehicle.
- Avoid parking on tall grass as the heat from your vehicle’s muffler can start a fire.
- Use equipment safely by keeping spark-producing machines away from dry grass.
- When using farming equipment make sure that you clean debris from hot spots regularly. Always carry water and firefighting tools such as a shovel, pail, and extinguisher.
- Revisit the locations of any previous burns on your property to ensure these fires are fully extinguished.
Watch our video on how to prevent spring wildfires.
Published on May 22, 2025 2:00 pm
Wildfire season runs March 1 – October 31.
From March 1 to October 31, all burning activities in the Forest Protection Area, excluding campfires, require a fire permit.
Prevent wildfires by checking on winter burn sites. Winter burns can smoulder underground and often reignite in the spring. Extinguish a fire by soaking it, stirring it, and soaking it again.
Contact info
Caroline Charbonneau
780-740-1341
caroline.charbonneau@gov.ab.ca