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Heavy smoke has cleared with the cold front. A ridge of high pressure is expected to bring cooler temperatures, higher humidity values and stable conditions to the area. For smoke forecasts check firesmoke.ca, and for related health concerns, please call 811 or visit Alberta Health Services.
WILDFIRE SITUATION - August 11, 2018
August 11 at 10 am
There are currently 24 wildfires in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta. 1 is out of control, 6 are being held, 14 are under control, and 3 have been turned over to the responsible parties.
o RWF-049 (Skeleton Creek Wildfire) – This out of control wildfire is 1,300 hectares in size and is located in the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area, 1.4 km east of the junction of Forbidden Creek and Skeleton Creek, and 5.4 km northwest of the Scalp Creek Natural Area . There are 14 wildland firefighters and support staff, 4 helicopters and heavy equipment currently fighting this wildfire.
- Since March 1, 2018, Alberta has recorded 1,107 wildfires in the Forest Protection Area that have burned a total of 52,025.28 hectares.
Make sure it's out! A campfire left smoldering can cause a wildfire. Never leave your campfire unattended and make sure it's out. Soak it with water, stir up the ashes and soak it again. A campfire is out when the ashes are cool to the touch.
OHV safety tips can be found here.
If you spot a wildfire, call 310-FIRE!
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- or visit www.wildfire.alberta.ca
- Stay current on Alberta's Fire Ban status by checking albertafirebans.ca
For more information:
Outside the Urban Service Area: Agriculture and Forestry - 780-743-7125
Unless the wildfire situation changes you can expect your next update on Friday, August 10.
Wildfire Information Officer - 780-743-7265