Edson Area Update

We ask that you use caution when you recreate or work in the outdoors and keep watch over your surroundings.  Ensure you fully extinguish your campfire and never leave it unattended.  If you suspect a wildfire, call 310-FIRE.

The airtanker base loader is responsible for the safe and efficient loading of airtanker aircraft used in the suppression of wildfire.

EDSON FOREST AREA WILDFIRE UPDATE

The wildfire danger in the Edson Forest Area is MODERATE.  There are currently no active wildfires. 

Since March 1, 2020, there have been 24 wildfires in the Edson Forest Area burning approximately 2.0 ha.  

PROVINCIAL WILDFIRE UPDATE

There are currently eight wildfires in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta. Four of these wildfires are under control and four have been turned over to the responsible parties. 

Since March 1 in the Forest Protection Area, there have been 371 wildfires burning a total of 740.93 ha.  

Fire Danger Rating: low to moderate across the province.

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

IF YOU PLAN TO BURN IT, GET YOUR PERMIT

If you plan on burning within the Forest Protection Area, with the exception of a cooking or heating fire, you must contact your local forestry office to request a fire permit.  You can click here for a listing of forestry offices near you.  Why should you get a permit?

• A permit helps us keep track of burning in the area, and more importantly, smoke and flame.

• When lookout observers report smoke, fire fighters aren't dispatched unnecessarily when they could be needed elsewhere.

• Getting a permit is a chance for a reminder of safe burning techniques.

To request a permit within the Edson Forest Area, call 780-723-8527.

FIRE ADVISORY IN EFFECT

A fire advisory is in effect for the Forest Protection Area of Alberta.  This fire advisory will reduce the number of human-caused wildfires in Alberta, while allowing Albertans to enjoy outdoor activities as much as possible.

ALLOWED

• safe wood campfires
• backyard fire pits
• charcoal briquette barbecues
• use of propane, natural gas or powered appliance
• catalytic or infrared-style heaters
• safe burning with a permit
• recreational off-highway vehicle use

PROHIBITED

• burning (excluding campfires) without a permit
• unattended or unsafe campfires

Restrictions can be phased back in as necessary to address wildfire risk ar1ea-by-area.  Stay tuned to www.albertafirebans.ca throughout the wildfire season for more information about fire bans and restrictions in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta.

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