Whitecourt Area Update

Fire Advisory in Place; Very High Wildfire Hazard

Posted on Fri, Jun 26, 2015

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Another beautiful day in the Whitecourt Wildfire Management Area (WWMA)! We are into a warm and dry trend for the next few days; the wildfire hazard has climbed to VERY HIGH. Today we will be reaching a high of 28 degrees Celsius, wind will west 25 kilometres per hour, gusting up to 40 kilometres per hour. This is lighting season, and lighting starts wildfires. Similar to Wednesday night, northern parts of the province continue to have numerous wildfires started by passing thunderstorms storms.
How can you help? Never leave your campfire unattended. Be prepared to properly put out your campfire, carry a shovel and water carrying device with you (like a bucket).
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As of 9:00 am today, all permits are suspended and no new permits will be issued until conditions change.

Safe campfires are still allowed in most parts of the Whitecourt Wildfire Management Area at this time. Other management areas within the Forest Protection Area (FPA) and some municipalities (including towns, summer villages, counties or provincial parks) have maintained or issued a new fire advisory, restriction or ban. Please visit www.albertafirebans.ca to ensure that there is not a fire ban or restriction in your area before burning.

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Local Wildfires June 26 @ 10:00am

Currently, there are no wildfires in the Whitecourt WMA. Since April 1, 2015, there have been 41 wildfires which have burned 31.89 hectares.

Provincial Wildfires June 26 @ 10:00am

Alberta currently has 27 wildfires that are out of control, 35 are being held, 45 are under control and one has been turned over to the responsible party. For more information click here or download the Alberta Wildfire App for android or apple.

Since April 1, 2015, Alberta has recorded 1067 wildfires that have burned a total of 92,961.69 hectares. Below is the wildfire weather index for yesterday

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How Can You Help? 

If you are using an Off-highway Vehicle during your day, periodically stop and check your vehicle for the build up of grass, branches or debris. This material can catch fire and drop from your vehicle as you drive; acting like a drip-torch it can start a wildfire. Learn more here.

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Unless conditions change, you can expect your next wildfire update June 27th.

Shannon Stambaugh | Wildfire Information Officer
Whitecourt Wildfire Management Area
mobile: 780.706.5336