Whitecourt Forest Area

Whitecourt Forest Area - July 14, 2025

Wildfire situation 

Since January 1, 2025, there have been 41 wildfires that have burned 2,793 hectares (ha). Learn more about wildfire status and view active wildfires, their locations and stats on the interactive map on our wildfire status page. 

WWF041 

Wildfire WWF041 was detected on July 12. It is located 2.5 km south of the Town of Fox Creek. The wildfire is now classified as under control. This means that the fire has received sufficient fire suppression action to ensure there is no risk that the fire will spread. The wildfire is approximately 5 ha in size. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. 

Firefighters, supported by heavy equipment, continue to work on extinguishing hot spots and reinforcing containment lines. 

Members of the public are asked to avoid the area for safety. Trees with burnt roots are weak and can fall easily, especially in windy conditions.

Hubert Lake Wildfire WWF023

The Hubert Lake Wildfire is located 7 km west of Fawcett and 19 km north of the community of Vega, in the Hubert Lake Wildland Provincial Park. The wildfire is approximately 2,773 hectares. This wildfire is classified as under control. 

A recent infrared scan of the fire revealed some hot spots in the interior of the fire, due to hot and dry conditions. Firefighters will focus on extinguishing them. This recent fire activity does not pose a risk of the fire spreading.

Report a wildfire

The Whitecourt Forest Area has firefighters and equipment ready to respond to any new wildfires. Many wildfires are detected by lookout observers and members of the public.

Call 310-FIRE if you see smoke or flames and suspect it's a wildfire. Here's what you need to tell us:

• Where is the wildfire? Provide a description using road names, GPS locations or legal land descriptions.
• How is the fire burning? Is it burning grass? Trees? Is it on agricultural land?
• How fast is it spreading? Is it stationary? Is it slower or faster than a normal walking speed?
• What colour is the smoke? Is it light grey or dark grey to black?

Learn more about how to report a wildfire. 

Get your free fire permit 

You will need a fire permit for any burning in the Forest Protection Area, except for a campfire, from March 1 to October 31. 

Fire permits ensure safe burning practices are being followed and allow staff to know where burning is approved so firefighters and aircraft are free to fight wildfires. Your municipality may have its own rules and restrictions in place. If you require assistance, you can call the area office at 780-778-7153 during regular business hours.

For more details about safe burning practices, see our safe burning webpage.