The wildfire danger in the Fort McMurray Forest Area is HIGH to the north of Fort McMurray and MODERATE in the southern portion of the Fort McMurray Forest Area.
Human caused fires are responsible for the majority of fires at this time of year. Extra caution must be used by recreationalists. Ensure your cooking and warming fires are out, and check your OHV for excess debris around the muffler. It can ignite and fall, causing a wildfire.
If you are found responsible for causing a wildfire, you can be charged with the cost of fighting that wildfire.
WILDFIRE UPDATE
There are currently no active wildfires in the Fort McMurray Forest Area (FMFA). Since March 1, there have been 12 wildfires in the FMFA, burning a total of 5.16 hectares (ha).
PROVINCIAL WILDFIRE UPDATE
As of 10 a.m. on May 27, 2021, there are 19 wildfires in the Forest Protection Area (FPA) of Alberta. One of the wildfires are under control and 9 have been turned over to the responsible parties.
Since March 1 there have been 398 wildfires in the FPA, burning a total of 1,001.10 (ha).
For more information on the current wildfire situation across the province of Alberta, visit wildfirestatus.alberta.ca
TAKE THE PLEDGE
Residents from the Fort McMurray area are invited to take the wildfire pledge and protect our forests.
Help prevent human-caused wildfires in the Fort McMurray Forest Area (FMFA) by signing our wildfire pledge. By taking the pledge, your name will be automatically entered into a draw to win an educational helicopter tour.
The FMFA averages 25 human-caused wildfires per year. Over the last 10 years, these wildfires have cost the government nearly $19 million per year.
Let’s work together to reduce the number of human-caused wildfires in the FMFA. Commit to reducing human-caused wildfires today:
- I will always use fire responsibly and safely in the FMFA.
- I will fully extinguish my campfire by soaking it, stirring it and soaking it again.
- I will stop and check my off-highway vehicle regularly for built-up debris while riding off-road.
- I will report any smoke I see in the forested areas to 310-FIRE
- I will be an ambassador for fire safety when enjoying Alberta’s forested areas with friends and family.
DOWNLOAD THE NEW ALBERTA WILDFIRE APP
Download the Alberta Wildfire App to access provincial wildfire status maps and updates on your mobile device.
For more information, please contact:
Lynn Daina, Information Officer, Fort McMurray
Phone: 780-799-9253 or the PROVINCIAL Information Officer 1-866-394-3473
RELATED INFORMATION
Websites:
- Alberta Wildfire
- Alberta Fire Bans
- FireSmart in Alberta
- Alberta Emergency Alerts
- Air Quality Health Index
- Wildfire Smoke and Your Health
- 511 Road Reports
- Emergency Preparation
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