Edson Area Update

Edson Forest Area Wildfire Update - April 4, 2022

Posted on Mon, Apr 04, 2022

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Wildfire season in Alberta is from March 1 until October 31. During wildfire season, you are required to have 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.

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

11 Fallen Firefighter April 4 A Fallen Firefighter Memorial was held last Friday at the Hinton Training Centre for pilot Heath Coleman. Heath was killed in a helicopter crash on June 28, 2021 near Evansburg while fighting wildfire EWF075. We honour all those who have lost their lives protecting Albertans from wildfire.


EDSON FOREST AREA FIRE DANGER RATING

The wildfire danger in the Edson Forest Area remains LOW.


NEW - ONLINE FIRE PERMIT PORTAL

Albertans living, working or recreating in the Forest Protection Area of the province can request a free fire permit using the new, convenient online fire permit portal.

Fire permits can also still be requested over the phone by calling the local forestry office at: (780) 723-8527. We ask that you plan ahead, there may be delays for a forest officer to visit your site.

For more information regarding fire permits, you can view our video by clicking here or see our Fire Permits - Safe Burning Practices information pamphlet.

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NEW - WILDFIRE DASHBOARD

The new wildfire dashboard provides up-to-date wildfire information at the click of a button. This interactive tool displays important statistics on the number of active wildfires in the province, sizes, locations, suspected causes and more.

The dashboard builds on the former wildfire status map by displaying the most frequently accessed information in one convenient location.


EDSON FOREST AREA WILDFIRE UPDATE

Since January 1, 2022, there have been nine wildfires in the Edson Forest Area burning a total of 13.40 ha.

2021 - EWF075 is UNDER CONTROL. The wildfire was detected in 2021 and is located 9 km west of Evansburg, north of highway 16 and west of highway 22. The wildfire is 175 hectares in size and the cause is currently under investigation. There is no threat to any communities at this time. The wildfire will be monitored as needed until it is 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 AB Wildfire Status App.


PROVINCIAL WILDFIRE UPDATE

Since January 1, 2022 in the Forest Protection Area, there have been 28 wildfires burning a total of 14.63 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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 ALBERTA WILDFIRE INFORMATION

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For more information, please contact:

Caroline Charbonneau
Wildfire Information Officer | Edson Forest Area
Cell:  780-740-1341
caroline.charbonneau@gov.ab.ca
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