Return to your burns and ensure they're fully extinguished by feeling for warm spots and checking for smoke.
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.
FIRE ADVISORY NO LONGER IN EFFECT
The fire advisory that was in effect for the Edson Forest Area has been lifted due to forecasted cooler temperatures and precipitation.
Stay tuned to www.albertafirebans.ca throughout the wildfire season for more information about fire bans and restrictions in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta.
EDSON FOREST AREA WILDFIRE UPDATE
There are currently no active wildfires in the area. Since March 1, 2021, there have been 10 wildfires in the Edson Forest Area burning a total of 8.57 ha.
PROVINCIAL WILDFIRE UPDATE
There are currently four wildfires in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta. Since March 1 in the Forest Protection Area, there have been 17 wildfires burning a total of 9.12 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:
ALBERTA WILDFIRE INFORMATION
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