The return of warmer weather is pushing the wildfire hazard in the Whitecourt area to MODERATE.
Current Whitecourt Wildfires
A .5 hectare wildifre is buring out of control in a cutblock about 35 kilometres northwest of Whitecourt. Three crews along with helicopters are fighting this fire.
Since April 1, there have been 72 wildfires in the Whitecourt Wildfire Management Area: three wildfires are under control and 68 have been extinguished.
Please report wildfires by calling 310-FIRE (3473)
Fire Permits
BEFORE YOU BURN IT, GET YOUR PERMIT
If you want to do any burning, excluding campfires within the Forest Protection Area (FPA); you need to get a fire permit:
- Fire permits are free. To get the process started call 780-778-7272.
- Please call a week in advance of when you would like to burn in order to give our staff time to make arrangements to come out to your site and issue your permit.
- Fore efficiency, please have your site ready according to the burning site guidelines. before staff arrive. For your safety, a site visit is required in most cases.
- All permits must be completely extinguished before they expire, if you need more information make sure to ask.
Richard Horne | Wildfire Information Officer
mobile: 1.780.886.7788
mobile: 1.780.886.7788