Edson Area Update

Edson Forest Area - Wildfire Update - July 27, 2020

Posted on Mon, Jul 27, 2020

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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.

For the safety and security of the public and our staff, we ask that individuals keep a respectful distance from our facilities.  Please do not approach lookout towers and firebases.  

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EDSON FOREST AREA WILDFIRE UPDATE

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

Since March 1, 2020, there have been 26 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. Five of these wildfires are under control and three have been turned over to the responsible parties. 

Since March 1 in the Forest Protection Area, there have been 391 wildfires burning a total of 741.65 ha.  

Fire Danger Rating: low to moderate becoming very high in the southern slopes.

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


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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, having a permit means firefighters 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.


Consider a Position with Wildfire

Have you ever considered a career in wildfire?  Visit our website for information on what we have to offer and how you can apply!  wildfire.alberta.ca/recruitment/


 WILDFIRE PREVENTION TIPS

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

 ALBERTA WILDFIRE INFORMATION

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For more information, please contact:

Caroline Charbonneau
Wildfire Information Officer | Edson Forest Area
 
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