Are campfires allowed? Yes, at this time, safe campfires are still allowed in most parts of the Whitecourt Wildfire Management Area . Other wildfire management areas within the Forest Protection Area (FPA) and some municipalities (including towns, summer villages, counties or provincial parks) have maintained or issued a new fire advisory, restriction or ban. Please visit www.albertafirebans.ca to ensure that there is not a fire ban or restriction in your area before burning.
Local Wildfires (information current as of June 29, 10:00am)
There is one wildfire in the Whitecourt WMA; WWF-044 which is under control:
WWF-044
Status: Under Control
Size: 0.80 hectares in size
Location: just under 50 kilometres west of the town of Fox Creek
Current activity on the wildfire: nine firefighters and one water truck are working from the perimetre of wildfire to the interior, looking for smoldering areas and extinguishing them.
Since April 1, 2015, there have been 44 wildfires which have burned 32.80 hectares.
Provincial Wildfires
Alberta currently has 125 wildfires. 37 are out of control, 24 are being held, and 64 are under control. Five wildfires have been extinguished within the last 24 hours. For more information click here or download the Alberta Wildfire App for android or appleHow Can You Help?
If you are using an Off-highway Vehicle during your day, periodically stop and check your vehicle for the build up of grass, branches or debris. This material can catch fire and drop from your vehicle as you drive; acting like a drip-torch it can start a wildfire. Learn more here.
Never leave your campfire unattended. Soak it, stir it and soak it again to properly extinguish it.
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Unless conditions change, you can expect your next wildfire update June 30th.
Shannon Stambaugh | Wildfire Information Officer
Whitecourt Wildfire Management Area
mobile: 780.706.5336