The wildfire danger in the Edson Forest Area is LOW. If you see smoke or flame in the forest, call 310-FIRE.
Rainfall and cool temperatures will keep the Wildfire Danger at LOW in the Edson Forest Area, we ask that you use extreme caution at all times when working and recreating in the outdoors.
Remember to always fully extinguish your campfire and never leave it unattended. Knock the hotspots off your OHV and if you see smoke or flame in the forest, report it to 310-FIRE (3473).
EDSON FOREST AREA WILDFIRE UPDATE | August 15, 2019
The Edson Forest Area (EFA) currently has 0 active wildfire.
Since March 1, 2019, there have been 55 wildfires in the EFA which has burnt approximately 265 ha. To view the provincial wildfire map, visit our website by clicking here.
Since 1965, Junior Forest Rangers (JFR) is proud to offer Albertan youth the opportunity to get started in a career related to natural resource management and forestry.
All JFR crews live on wildfire bases or in JFR camps for the duration of the seven week program. Crew members and leaders stay with their crew 24 hours a day, seven days a week and complete a wide variety of work and educational projects based on natural resources.
All crews consist of six crew members (16-18 years old) from across the provinces and two crew leaders. This summer experience is challenging, unique, and rewarding.
The program is based on four curriculum elements: stewardship, leadership, partnership and traditional ecological knowledge.
MOUNTAIN PINE BEETLE
Many of you may notice an increase in helicopter activity in your area. Agriculture and Forestry staff as well as government-hired contractors have begun their annual mountain pine beetle (MPB) aerial survey program, which takes on average 6 weeks to complete. The helicopters will be flying low-level over the forest in a grid like pattern.
To read more on mountain pine beetle, please visit the Agriculture and Forestry website.
NEVER LEAVE IT UNATTENDED
To properly put out your campfire, you must soak it, stir it and soak it again with a shovel or a large stick until the ashes are cool to the touch. Hot embers can smolder deep underground and re-surface when the wind picks up. Don't take any chances, soak it right!
PROVINCIAL WILDFIRE UPDATE | August 15, 2019
Since March 1, 2019, Alberta has recorded 930 wildfires in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta that have burned a total of 882,594.57 hectares.
Fire Danger Rating: low to moderate across the province.
Agriculture and Forestry has the following resources deployed on wildfires or pre-positioned across the province ready to action new wildfires: 718 firefighters and support staff, 23 helicopters, 17 airtankers and 15 pieces of heavy equipment.
Agriculture and Forestry is currently not being supported by imported resources.
For more information on the current wildfire situation across the province of Alberta, visit wildfirestatus.alberta.ca
WILDFIRE PREVENTION TIPS
- Get a permit if you're within the Forest Protection Area and you plan on burning with the exception of a campfire. For permit information, Click Here.
- Clear debris from hot spots on your Off-Highway Vehicle.
- Ensure your campfire is out - Soak it, Stir it, Soak it Again.
- Before you head out this weekend, check out the albertafirebans.ca website or download the app to stay informed.
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