Wildfire season officially ended on October 31 and fire permits are no longer required until March 1. You are still responsible for the safe maintenance of any fires and for fully extinguishing winter burns. Please ensure that you monitor weather conditions and have sufficient firefighting equipment nearby.
All campfires, regardless of their size, must be fully extinguished. A campfire can smoulder under the ground and snow for weeks and resurface as a wildfire when conditions are right.
If you see smoke or flame and suspect it's a wildfire, call 310-FIRE.
The Wildfire Danger is reviewed daily and based on multiple factors like moisture in the soil and vegetation, current temperature, precipitation and wind events.
EDSON FOREST AREA FIRE DANGER RATING
The wildfire danger in the Edson Forest Area remains LOW.
WILDFIRE SURVEY
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WE'RE HIRING!
Have you ever wanted to be a wildland firefighter? Here's your chance! We are now accepting crew member applications for the 2022 wildfire season. Join like-minded individuals who have a passion for hard work and building a positive team dynamic. https://bit.ly/37afQST
Hurry, applications close November 30!
EDSON FOREST AREA WILDFIRE UPDATE
Since March 1, 2021, there have been 174 wildfires in the Edson Forest Area burning a total of 830 ha. To date, 70% of the wildfires in our forest area were human-caused and could have been prevented.
We thank those who reported wildfires this year. A total of 62% confirmed wildfires were reported by the public and industry using 310-FIRE or other reporting methods.
EWF124 is UNDER CONTROL. The wildfire is 40 km south of Grande Cache on the border of Jasper National Park within the same burnt area as the 2015 Rock Slide wildfire. The fire is currently estimated to be 7.7 ha in size and determined to be caused by lightning.
EWF075 is UNDER CONTROL. The wildfire is located 9 km west of Evansburg, north of highway 16 and west of highway 22. The wildfire is 175 hectares in size. The cause of the wildfire is currently under investigation.
There is no threat to any communities at this time.
The wildfires will be monitored as needed until they are classified as extinguished. To understand what the wildfire classifications mean, visit our website by clicking here.
To view the wildfires on a map, download the new AB Wildfire Status App.
PROVINCIAL WILDFIRE UPDATE
Since March 1 in the Forest Protection Area, there have been 1,320 wildfires burning a total of 52,957 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:
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Before you burn it, get your fire permit. Fire permits in Alberta.
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Clear debris from hot spots on your off-highway vehicle.
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Ensure your campfire is out - soak it, stir it, soak it again.
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Before you head out this weekend, check out the albertafirebans.ca website or download the app to stay informed.
ALBERTA WILDFIRE INFORMATION
- Subscribe to the Edson Forest Area wildfire update to receive an email when new information is posted.
- Download the Alberta Wildfire App for Apple and Android device.
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