Very High Wildfire Danger - Whitecourt Forest Area, May 13, 2018

WILDFIRE DANGER

The wildfire danger is very high in the Whitecourt Forest Area, meaning wildfires can start easily, spread rapidly, and increase quickly in intensity. A wildfire starting in dry grass or woody vegetation can develop into a high intensity wildfire.

Image: Looking out from Whitecourt Tower.

Under the current conditions, an unattended campfire can easily escape. Please take the time to prevent wildfires, especially when around roadways and open grassy areas.

Never leave your campfire unattended, and when finished, properly extinguish it. Learn more about safe campfires.

OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLES CAN START WILDFIRES

Grasses, branches, and mud can build-up on any vehicle designed for off road use. The debris can ignite from the heat of the machine, fall off, and start a wildfire. Remove debris before, during, and after your ride.

WILDFIRE SITUATION | May 13, 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 9 wildfires; with a total area burnt of 12.69 hectares.

Whitecourt Forest Area Assistance

The Whitecourt Forest Area is assisting with 1 wildfire outside of the Forest Protection Area.

WIR-001 was discovered May 9, 2018; Alberta Wildfire is currently assisting Paul Band First Nation with 39 firefighters, working to help extinguish the wildfire.

For information on the current wildfire situation across the province of Alberta, visit wildfirestatus.alberta.ca

ALBERTA WILDFIRE INFORMATION

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