Some portions of the Whitecourt Wildfire Management A rea (WWMA) recieved rain in the last 24 hours. The rain helped to reduce the wildfire hazard to HIGH; it was not enough to significantly reduce the hazard. Today, we will reach a high of 21 degrees Celsius the wind is west at 20 kilometres per hour. There is a chance for thunderstorms and associated lightning tonight.

Many wildfires are burning north of the Management Area. Smoke was drifting into the area from the wildfires burning in High Level and Peace River yesterday. If you have any smoke related health concerns, call Alberta Health Link by dialing 811. Learn more about the Air Quality Health Index here.

Image: June 30th, wildfires burning in Alberta and thier smoke projections.

The town of Whitecourt is pointed to with the arrow.The WWMA includes the

Forest Protection Area (FPA) surrounding the towns of Swan Hills, Fox Creek and Whitecourt.

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As of June 26, 2015 the Whitecourt Wildfire Management A rea is now under a Fire Advisory.

What does this mean?

Safe campfires ARE allowed in campgrounds and backcountry or random camping areas.
Fire permits are now SUSPENDED and are no longer being issued until conditions change.

Other wildfire 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.

Local Wildfires (information current as of June 30, 10:00am)

There is one wildfire in the Whitecourt WMA; WWF-044 which is under control:

WWF-044
Status: Under Control
Size: 0.80 hectares in size
Location: just under 50 kilometres west of the town of Fox Creek
Current activity on the wildfire: we continue to monitor the wildfire, looking for smoldering areas and extinguishing them, working to extinguish it.

Since April 1, 2015, there have been 44 wildfires which have burned 32.80 hectares.

Provincial Wildfires

Alberta currently has 118 wildfires. 35 are out of control, 23 are being held, and 60 are under control. Four wildfires have been extinguished within the last 24 hours. For more information click here or download the Alberta Wildfire App for android or apple

Since April 1, 2015, Alberta has recorded 1,170 wildfires that have burned a total of 167,456.51 hectares.

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.

Never leave your campfire unattended. Soak it, stir it and soak it again to properly extinguish it.

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Unless conditions change, you can expect your next wildfire update July 2nd.

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

Whitecourt Area Update

Localized Rain Doesn't Bring Much Relief - WWMA Update June 30

Local Wildfires (information current as of June 30, 10:00am)

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