Alberta wildland firefighters and MD of Greenview firefighters combined resources to complete FireSmart maintenance and take the opportunity to train together in Grande Cache.
EDSON FOREST AREA WILDFIRE UPDATE
The wildfire danger in the Edson Forest Area is HIGH. There are currently no active wildfires.
Since March 1, 2020, there have been 35 wildfires in the Edson Forest Area burning approximately 2.27 ha.
PROVINCIAL WILDFIRE UPDATE
There are currently eight wildfires in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta. Two of these wildfires are being held, four are under control and two have been turned over to the responsible parties.
Since March 1 in the Forest Protection Area, there have been 455 wildfires burning a total of 780.74 ha.
Fire Danger Rating: mainly moderate to high in the province with some extreme in the southern slopes area.
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. Why should you get a permit?
A permit helps us keep track of burning in the area, and more importantly, smoke and flame.
When lookout observers report smoke, having a permit means firefighters aren't dispatched unnecessarily when they could be needed elsewhere.
Getting a permit is a chance for a reminder of safe burning techniques.
To request a permit within the Edson Forest Area, call 780-723-8527.
Have you ever considered a career in wildfire? Visit our website for information on what we have to offer and how you can apply! wildfire.alberta.ca/recruitment/
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