We ask that you use caution when you recreate or work in the outdoors and keep watch over your surroundings. Ensure you fully extinguish your campfire and never leave it unattended. If you suspect a wildfire, call 310-FIRE.
We had heavy equipment on standby earlier this week while the wildfire danger was climbing.
EDSON FOREST AREA WILDFIRE UPDATE
The wildfire danger in the Edson Forest Area is LOW. There are currently no active wildfires.
Since March 1, 2020, there have been 40 wildfires in the Edson Forest Area burning approximately 2.61 ha.
PROVINCIAL WILDFIRE UPDATE
There are currently eight wildfires in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta. One of these wildfires is being held, four are under under control and three have been turned over to the responsible parties.
Since March 1 in the Forest Protection Area, there have been 490 wildfires burning a total of 785.15 ha.
For more information on the current wildfire situation across the province of Alberta, visit wildfirestatus.alberta.ca
IF YOU PLAN TO BURN IT, GET YOUR PERMIT
If you plan on burning within the Forest Protection Area, with the exception of a cooking or heating fire, you must contact your local forestry office to request a fire permit. You can click here for a listing of forestry offices near you.
To request a permit within the Edson Forest Area, call 780-723-8527.
MOUNTAIN PINE BEETLE AERIAL SURVEYS
Agriculture and Forestry staff as well as mountain pine beetle contractors have begun their aerial survey program looking for areas affected by mountain pine beetle. You may notice helicopters flying low over the forest in a grid-like pattern over the next six weeks.
To learn more on mountain pine beetle, please visit the Agriculture and Forestry website. To view maps of previous years' aerial survey data, click here.
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.
ALBERTA WILDFIRE INFORMATION
For more information, please contact: