The wildfire danger rating is High in the Fort Chipewyan area, north to the border and Low in the Fort McMurray area. Smoke from the BC wildfires may drift into the area periodically. For smoke forecasts check firesmoke.ca, and for related health concerns, please call 811 or visit Alberta Health Services.
WILDFIRE SITUATION - August 29, 2018
Since March 1, 2018 there have been 96 wildfires that have burned approximately 3,216.82 hectares in the Fort McMurray Forest Area.
MWF-095, discovered August 18th is classified as Being Held. It is approximately 31 km south of the NWT border and 40 km west of the Saskatchewan border. It is currently 522 hectares.
August 29 at 10 am
There are currently 15 wildfires in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta. Five are being held, 7 are under control, 3 have been turned over to the responsible parties.
Since March 1, 2018, Alberta has recorded 1,175 wildfires in the Forest Protection Area that have burned a total of 58,523.93 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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