Edson Area Update

Edson Forest Area - Wildfire Update - September 8, 2020

Posted on Tue, Sep 08, 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.

Be advised that Agriculture and Forestry will be conducting FireSmart maintenance along highway 40 South, north of the Hinton landfill and near the community of Peers.  This work may involve burning piles which will produce smoke.


26 Sept 8 Hamel Sunset

Amazing sunset over Hamel Tower.


EDSON FOREST AREA WILDFIRE UPDATE

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

Since March 1, 2020, there have been 46 wildfires in the Edson Forest Area burning approximately 3 ha.  

PROVINCIAL WILDFIRE UPDATE

There are currently seven wildfires in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta. One of these wildfires is being held, three are under control and three have been turned over to the responsible parties.

Since March 1 in the Forest Protection Area, there have been 613 wildfires burning a total of 1,457.87 ha.  

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

Alberta's wildfire season begins March 1st and is effective until October 31st.  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.

Some of the reasons you need a permit:

  • Permits help keep track of burning, and more importantly, smoke and flame.

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

  • Getting a permit gives you a chance to review safe burning techniques.

You can click here for a listing of forestry offices near you. To request a permit within the Edson Forest Area, call 780-723-8527.


ALBERTA WILDFIRE APPLICATIONS

Recruitment

Are you an individual who believes in teamwork, safety and has a dedication to fitness?  Alberta Wildfire might have a summer position for you.  The deadline for wildfire crew applications is November 30, 2020.  Visit the link by clicking here. 

To learn more on what wildfire has to offer, please visit the wildfire recruitment website


 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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