Rain and snow are forecasted for the next few days in the Whitecourt Wildfire Management Area (WWMA). The wildfire hazard remains at MODERATE. Areas of dead, dry grass are flammable and under windy conditions a fire will spread quickly.
WILDFIRE UPDATE (MAY 5)
As of 1400 hours today, there is one wildfire in the WWMA which is currently classified as Under Control:
WWF-008
Status: Under Control
Size: 5.6 hectares in size
Location: Just over 22 Km Southwest of Fox Creek
Current activity on fire: nine firefighters are searching for hotspots to extinguish the fire completely
Since April 1, 2015 the WWMA has recorded nine wildfires which have burned just under 10 hectares.
There are currently nine wildfires burning in Alberta. Five are under control and four have been turned over to the responsible party.
Since April 1, 2015, Alberta has recorded 299 new wildfires which have burned 658.4 hectares.
FIRE PERMITS
Remember that a fire permit is required for all fires, except campfires, in the Forest Protection Area. If you already have a fire permit check your permit conditions before you burn; you are not to burn when winds exceed 15 kilometers per hour.
New fire permits will be issued depending on type of material being burnt and site conditions. To get your free fire permit call 780-778-7272.
Many areas across the province have fire advisories in place, to learn more check www.Albertafirebans.ca.
Unless conditions change, you can expect your next wildfire update May 8th.
Shannon Stambaugh | Wildfire Information Officer
Whitecourt Wildfire Management Area
office: 780.778.7273
mobile: 780-706-5336