Whitecourt Area Update

WILDFIRE SITUATION | June 1, 2018, at 1:00 p.m.

Whitecourt Forest Area

• There are zero wildfires in the Whitecourt Forest Area. 
• Since March 1, 2018, there have been 29 wildfires; with a total area burnt of 11.14 hectares.

Province of Alberta

• There are 27 wildfires in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta. 4 wildfires are out of control, 3 are being held, 15 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 550 wildfires in the Forest Protection Area; with a total area burnt of 30,464.37 hectares.

WILDFIRE PREVENTION

• 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 and when finished, soak it, stir it and soak it again. Learn more.

FIRE PERMITS ARE REQUIRED

ALBERTA WILDFIRE INFORMATION

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• Get wildfire information for the province of Alberta by visiting: wildfirestatus.alberta.ca. Or download the Alberta Wildfire App for Apple or Android devices.
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