Preventing wildfires is a shared responsibility
The increased danger is due to warmer than average temperatures, low humidity and the recent melt. Dried grass will ignite easily and spread quickly. Be extremely diligent if you are operating OHVs in grassy areas, and please do not throw cigarette butts out the window of your vehicle.
OHVs Can Start Wildfires
Exhaust systems heat up to temperatures in excess of 204 degrees Celsius; hot enough to fry an egg and start a wildfire. Smouldering debris can drop to the ground as you’re riding, starting a wildfire.Before you ride, remove debris from your machine and pack firefighting equipment such as a small shovel, collapsible pail or fire extinguisher.
IMPROVED Wildfire Status Map
Our Wildfire Status Map has been upgraded and includes more functions and customization options. Some of the most notable changes include a new legend, definition to wildfire status terms, and more robust layers for customization. The new map also includes more detailed wildfire information for each fire including fire number, approximate size, and general cause (if it has been entered). Click on the “View full map – additional information” button to be taken to the full map functionality. www.wildfirestatus.alberta.ca
Provincial Wildfire Situation
There are currently eight wildfires in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta. Two are being held, three have been turned over to the responsible parties. Three are classified as under control (these were actioned prior to the current wildfire season and are still being monitored).
Since March 1, 2018, Alberta has recorded 69 wildfires in the Forest Protection Area that have burned a total of 68.86 hectares.
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. Check out the latest blog posts for Alberta Wildfire.
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