Whitecourt Forest Area Wildfire Update

WILDFIRE HAZARD UPDATE

The wildfire hazard is low in the Whitecourt Forest Area. Please remember, safe winter burning practices are always in season.

Throughout the winter months, Alberta Wildfire will continue to monitor and respond to any wildfires. To report a wildfire in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta, call 310-FIRE (3473).

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Image: Whitecourt, Alberta.

PREPARATION FOR SUCCESSFUL WINTER BURNING

From October 31 - February 28, a fire permit is not required for burning within the Forest Protection Area of Alberta. Keep in mind, if you ignite a fire, and it causes a wildfire, you are responsible.

Report your winter burn site by calling the Whitecourt Forest Area: 780-778-7272. Reporting your winter burn site allows our firefighters to respond to actual wildfires and not a planned burn.

Learn about safe winter burning practices and brush pile and windrow burning.

TREE CUTTING PERMITS

The TM66 tree cutting permit is intended for small, non-commercial personal access to timber and trees. For example, you need tree permit if you want to cut firewood, or transplant a tree.

Purchase your permit at the nearest Forest Area office, fill out the online form, or visit a private vendor.

Information on temporary non-commercial timber permits.

ALBERTA WILDFIRE INFORMATION

For information on current wildfires across the province of Alberta, visit the Alberta wildfire status map.

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