Edson Forest Area Wildfire Update - April 6, 2021

During wildfire season, you are required to obtain a fire permit if you plan on burning in the Forest Protection Area, with the exception of a campfire. To request your free fire permit, contact the local forest area: (780) 723-8527.

Warm temperatures and wind will melt snow quickly and expose dried grass and woody debris. Wind can blow embers into dry grass and can cause these fuels to catch easily and burn quickly which could start a wildfire. If you are doing any burning, ensure you monitor the weather forecast and adhere to your burn permit conditions.

If you see smoke or flame and suspect it's a wildfire, call 310-FIRE.

EWF014 was detected on April 4th and is now extinguished.

EDSON FOREST AREA FIRE DANGER RATING

The wildfire danger in the Edson Forest Area is MODERATE except in the Grande Cache area where the wildfire danger is LOW.

EDSON FOREST AREA WILDFIRE UPDATE

There are currently three active wildfires in the area which have been turned over to the responsible party. Since March 1, 2021, there have been 16 wildfires in the Edson Forest Area burning a total of 16.94 ha.

PROVINCIAL WILDFIRE UPDATE

Since March 1 in the Forest Protection Area, there have been 36 wildfires burning a total of 36.26 ha.  

For more information on the current wildfire situation across the province of Alberta, visit wildfirestatus.alberta.ca

WILDFIRE PREVENTION TIPS

Albertans are always asked to use caution when working or recreating in the outdoors:  

• Before you burn it, get your fire permit. Fire permits in Alberta.
• Clear debris from hot spots on your off-highway vehicle.
• Ensure your campfire is out - soak it, stir it, soak it again.
• Before you head out this weekend, check out the albertafirebans.ca website or download the app to stay informed.

 ALBERTA WILDFIRE INFORMATION

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• Download the Alberta Wildfire App for Apple and Android device.
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