The wildfire danger in the Edson Forest Area is LOW. Visit AlbertaFireBans.ca to stay informed. If you see smoke or flame in the forest, call 310-FIRE.
Significant rainfall and cooler temperatures will keep the Wildfire Danger at LOW in the Edson Forest Area, we ask that you use extreme caution at all times when working and recreating in the outdoors.
Remember to always fully extinguish your campfire and never leave it unattended. Knock the hotspots off your OHV and if you see smoke or flame in the forest, report it to 310-FIRE (3473).
EDSON FOREST AREA WILDFIRE UPDATE | July 10, 2019
The Edson Forest Area (EFA) currently has 0 active wildfire.
Since March 1, 2019, there have been 52 wildfires in the EFA which has burnt approximately 265 ha. To view the provincial wildfire map, visit our website by clicking here.
The Edson Junior Forest Ranger members have arrived this week! The crew is currently working on building trails. They will be spending the next two months learning about forestry, wildfire and other natural resource related fields. This gives them amazing exposure to various work environments, assisting Agriculture and Forestry and other organizations and will help them make career choices (hopefully in a natural resource related field 😉).
Welcome Junior Forest Rangers!
Did you know, since 1965, Junior Forest Rangers (JFR) is proud to offer Albertan youth the opportunity to get started in a career related to natural resource management and forestry?
The crews consist of six to eight crew members (16-18 years old) from across the provinces and two crew leaders. This summer experience is challenging, unique, and rewarding.
For information to help you plan your career in Natural Resources or how to apply to be a JFR, click here!
PROVINCIAL WILDFIRE UPDATE | July 10, 2019
There are currently 12 wildfires in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta. 1 is out of control, 1 is being held, 7 are under control and 3 have been turned over to the responsible parties.
Since March 1, 2019, Alberta has recorded 707 wildfires in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta that have burned a total of 802,389.12 hectares.
Fire Danger Rating: Low across the province becoming moderate in the north.
Agriculture and Forestry has the following resources deployed on wildfires or pre-positioned across the province ready to action new wildfires: 2,223 firefighters and support staff, 111 helicopters, 15 airtankers and 221 pieces of heavy equipment.
Agriculture and Forestry is currently being supported by imported resources from the following provinces and agencies: British Columbia, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, Northwest Territories, Newfoundland and Labrador, Saskatchewan, Parks Canada. Also by Mexico, South Africa and the United States.
For more information on the current wildfire situation across the province of Alberta, visit wildfirestatus.alberta.ca
WILDFIRE PREVENTION TIPS
- Get a permit if you're within the Forest Protection Area and you plan on burning with the exception of a campfire. For permit information, Click Here.
- 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.
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