The Wildfire Management Branch personnel from the Fort McMurray Forest Area will be conducting controlled hazard reduction burning over the next month in areas around the following communities:
- Anzac
- Gregoire IR#176 and 176A
- Poplar Creek recreation area
- Saprae Creek
- Stony Mountain Road area
These hazard reduction burns are implemented to mitigate grass fuel hazard and the potential for large wildfires. Staff and firefighting equipment are always on-site and ready to manage these burns. If you have any concerns please contact the local office at 780-743-7125 or if reporting a fire in the forest call 310 FIRE (3473).
Wildfire prevention tips
Albertans are asked to use caution when recreating within the Forest Protection Area:
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With the warmer temperatures and receding snow, dry grasses and vegetation are now a fire hazard. Please refrain from tossing cigarette butts out the window or onto the ground.
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Clear debris from hot spots on your Off-Highway Vehicle.
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Ensure your campfire is out - Soak it, Stir it, Soak it Again.
Provincial Wildfire Update as of 10 a.m.
- In the past 24 hours there have been four new wildfires. One is under control, one has been turned over to the responsible party, and two have been extinguished.
- Alberta currently has eight wildfires. Four are under control and four have been turned over to the responsible party.
- Since April 1, 2016, Alberta has recorded 99 wildfires that have burned a total of 132.32 hectares.
- 298 firefighters, seven helicopters, three water trucks and one airtanker group.
Fire permits are required for any burning
You can get a free permit by contacting your local Agriculture and Forestry office. Fire permits are required for all burning except campfires outside the Urban Service Area of Fort McMurray until October 31.
This includes:
- Allison Bay IR#219
- Anzac
- Dog Head IR#218
- East Draper Road
- Fort Chipewyan
- Fort Fitzgerald
- Fort McKay
- Gregoire Lake Estates
- Gregoire Lake IR#176
- Saprae Creek
- Smith Landing IR#196
Inside the Urban Service area contact:
Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo - 780-792-5519
Outside the Urban Service Area contact:
Agriculture and Forestry office - 780-743-7125
firepermits.alberta.ca - Toll Free: 310-0000
We are looking forward to a safe wildfire season!
For more information contact:
Lynn Daina, Area Information Coordinator
780-743-7265 lynn.daina@gov.ab.ca