Edson Area Update

Edson Forest Area Wildfire Update - June 11, 2021

Posted on Fri, Jun 11, 2021

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During wildfire season, you are required to have a fire permit if you plan on burning in the Forest Protection Area, with the exception of a campfire. To request your free fire permit, contact the local forest area: (780) 723-8527.

If you're having a campfire, ensure you have plenty of water nearby and always properly extinguish it before you leave. Soak the ashes, stir them and soak them again until they're cool to the touch. Never leave your campfire unattended.

If you see smoke or flame and suspect it's a wildfire, call 310-FIRE.

57 Fit Testing June 11Every firefighter that works on the fireline must complete the WFX-FIT Fitness Test. Watch this video to learn more! 

 

EDSON FOREST AREA FIRE DANGER RATING

The wildfire danger in the Edson Forest Area is now MODERATE except in the Grande Cache area where the fire danger is HIGH.


EDSON FOREST AREA WILDFIRE UPDATE

Since March 1, 2021, there have been 62 wildfires in the Edson Forest Area burning a total of 571 ha. As of today, 97% of our wildfires were human-caused which could have been prevented. 

EWF056 was detected on June 1 and is located 12 km north of Cynthia on the east side of highway 753. The fire is 8.5 ha in size and classified as under control.

EWF049 was detected on May 22 and is located along highway 751 north of Nojack near the community of Mackay. The wildfire is now 8.60 ha in size and classified as under control.

EWF036 was detected on April 30 and is estimated to be 479 ha in size. The wildfire remains classified as under control and is located 20 km south of Carrot Creek, 25 km north west of Cynthia and 45 km south east of Edson.

Crews will continue to search for hotspots and monitor the wildfires until they are extinguished.

None of these wildfire pose a threat to any community at this time. The cause of these wildfires is currently under investigation.

PROVINCIAL WILDFIRE UPDATE

Since March 1 in the Forest Protection Area, there have been 512 wildfires burning a total of 1,375 ha.  

For more information on the current wildfire situation across the province of Alberta, visit wildfirestatus.alberta.ca


FIRESMART TASK OF THE WEEK

Using FireSmart principles is becoming a way of life for many communities in North America. With so many neighborhoods threatened by wildfire each year, residents are taking action and reducing the risk to their homes and properties.

Spring is a great time to make your property Firesmart ready. Here is one easy task you can tackle this week and throughout the summer.

To learn more about FireSmart, visit their website: https://www.firesmartcanada.ca/

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WILDFIRE PREVENTION TIPS

Albertans are always asked to use caution when working or recreating in the outdoors:  

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 ALBERTA WILDFIRE INFORMATION

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For more information, please contact:

Caroline Charbonneau
Wildfire Information Officer | Edson Forest Area
Cell:  780-740-1341
caroline.charbonneau@gov.ab.ca
 
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