Fort McMurray Area Update

Fort McMurray Forest Area wildfire danger level is MODERATE

Posted on Mon, Jul 10, 2017

gfx-hsb-wildfiredangerupdate-moderate.jpgWildfire Danger

Current Wildfire Danger: Fort Chipewyan is HIGH while to the east of Fort McMurray it is LOW and MODERATE to the west. Precipitation has been significant in some areas but not in others.

To stay current on the BC wildfires click here. For smoke forecasts click here.

Click here to view today's wildfire danger map. Report wildfires immediately by calling 310-FIRE (3473).

Remember never to leave your campfire unattended and make sure it is extinguished. Soak it, stir it and soak it again until it's cool to the touch.

Report wildfires immediately by calling 310-FIRE (3473). 


Did you know that your off-highway vehicle can start a wildfire? Check your off-highway vehicle frequently for any smouldering debris. Grass, muskeg, moss or other debris can drop to the ground as you're riding and spark a wildfire. Remember to ride debris free.


Wildfire Situation Reports

Since March 1, 2017, the Fort McMurray Forest Area has recorded 41 wildfires with a total area burned of 244 hectares.

Since March 1, 2017, Alberta has recorded 729 wildfires in the Forest Protection Area that have burned a total of 2,893 hectares. There are currently 17 wildfires in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta. Two are being held, 11 are under control and 4 have been turned over to the responsible parties.

Stay current on Alberta's wildfire situation, download the Alberta Wildfire mobile app for Android or Apple  products. You can also join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.


Forest and Prairie Protection Act | Legislative and Regulatory Changes

The Alberta government is committed to protecting Albertans and their communities from the threat of wildfire. Many wildfires are caused by human-activity, approximately 70% over the past 6 years, and are 100 per cent preventable. 

Last fall legislation was passed to enhance wildfire prevention, to deter risky behaviour and give wildland firefighters more tools to keep Albertans and their communities safe.

For complete details click here.

Stay current on Alberta's wildfire situation, download the Alberta Wildfire mobile app for Android or Apple  products. You can also join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. Alberta Wildfire Blog: blog.wildfire.alberta.ca

CONTACTS

Inside the Urban Service Area contact: Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo 780-792-5519 

Outside the Urban Service Area contact: Agriculture and Forestry at 780-743-7125 


Lynn Daina

Area Information Coordinator

Fort McMurray Forest Area

office: 780-743-7265 | mobile: 780-799-9253

lynn.daina@gov.ab.ca

 

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