WILDFIRE DANGER
Warm, dry conditions increase the wildfire danger to high for the Whitecourt Forest Area. Rain is forecast on Friday afternoon, but until there is rain on the ground, the wildfire danger will continue to increase.
Image: looking out from one of the look out towers in the Whitecourt Forest Area.
WILDFIRE SITUATION | June 7, 2018, at 10:30 a.m.
Whitecourt Forest Area
- There are zero wildfires in the Whitecourt Forest Area.
- Since March 1, 2018, there have been 30 wildfires; with a total area burnt of 11.15 hectares.
Province of Alberta
- There are 18 wildfires in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta. 3 are being held, 10 are under control, and 5 have been turned over to the responsible party. Learn more about wildfire status definitions.
- Since March 1, 2018, Alberta has recorded 569 wildfires in the Forest Protection Area; with a total area burnt of 30,300.48 hectares.
- For more information on the current wildfire situation in the Province of Alberta, visit: wildfirestatus.alberta.ca
WILDFIRE PREVENTION
Help firefighters by preventing wildfires, here's how:
- Find out about fire advisories, restrictions, bans, and off-highway vehicle restrictions at Albertafirebans.ca, or on the Alberta Fire Bans app for Android or Apple devices.
- Clean your off-highway vehicle before, during and after your ride. Learn more.
- Never leave your campfire unattended. When you are finished with the fire, soak it, stir it and soak it again. Learn more.
Image: Here are some of our local firefighters after a days work on the Rock Island Lake Complex.
FIRE PERMITS ARE REQUIRED
Free fire permits are required for any burning (except campfires) within the Forest Protection Area of Alberta.
If you need a fire permit in the Whitecourt Forest Area, call: 780-778-7272.
If you burn without a fire permit, or outside of the fire permit conditions, your fire is considered a wildfire. Learn about violation tickets for burning without a permit.
ALBERTA WILDFIRE INFORMATION
- Subscribe to the Whitecourt Forest Area Wildfire Update to receive an email on new local wildfire information.
- Get wildfire information for the province of Alberta by visiting: wildfirestatus.alberta.ca. Or download the Alberta Wildfire App for Apple or Android devices.
- Join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.
RELATED INFORMATION
- Alberta Fire Bans
- FireSmart in Alberta
- Alberta Emergency Alerts
- Air Quality Health Index
- 511 road reports
- Emergency preparation