Due to warm, dry conditions with high winds, the wildfire danger rating for the Edson Forest Area (EFA) is now HIGH. As a result, a FIRE ADVISORY in now in effect.
All current fire permits except burning barrels will be suspended and no new permits will be issued until the advisory is lifted.
Reminder to doublecheck the conditions for burning on your permit before igniting.
There will be no new fire permits issued until fine fuel conditions improve.
Safe campfires are allowed, but do not leave campfires unattended.
If you are enjoying the Alberta backcountry and you have a campfire, before you leave:
-soak the ashes,
-stir them, and
-soak them again until they are cool to the touch.
The Fire Advisory will remain in effect until conditions improve.
For further information, you can contact the Edson Fire Centre at (780) 723-8506.
Dry grass and fine fuels are extremely dry and any spark, hot exhaust or friction can start a wildfire. We ask that you use caution when recreating or working in the outdoors and keep watch of your surroundings.
If you see smoke or flame in the forest, report it by calling 310-FIRE (3473).
Edson Forest Area:
EWF-033 (pictured at 2:53 p.m. on May 20) began just on the south side of Highway 16 south of Marlboro and quickly jumped across the highway, prompting an evacuation of some homes in the area yesterday.
Residents were allowed back into the area but will remain on evacuation alert notice and may need to evacuate again in a short period of time if the fire situation changes.
Since March 1, 2019 there have been 38 wildfires in the Edson Forest Area.
For more information on the current wildfire situation across the province of Alberta, visit wildfirestatus.alberta.ca
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