We ask that you continue to use caution at all times when working and recreating in the outdoors and keep watch of your surroundings. Exposed cured dry grass can ignite easily and burn quickly. If you suspect a wildfire, please report it to 310 FIRE.
Residents are not required to contact Alberta Wildfire outside of fire season when burning, however we appreciate the information in the event that smoke is reported by the public. You can contact the Forestry Office at 780-723-8527.
To learn more on winter burns, you can click here to view this video.
WINTER BURNING
Many landowners and industry representatives will be conducting winter burning. We ask that you always use caution when burning and that you are aware of the following:
You can refer to the Brush Piles and Windrows Pamphlet for more information and safe burning practices.
MOUNTAIN PINE BEETLE BURNING OPERATIONS
Please be advised that Mountain Pine Beetle survey and control operations are underway. You can expect to see smoke or flame in the forest in some areas.
There are two ares of control this year in our area. One is located 30 km's S & SE of Edson. The other is scattered east of the community of Grande Cache. If you have any concerns, please feel free to contact the Information Officer at (780) 723-8500.
To learn more about Mountain Pine Beetle, visit out website by clicking here.
We want to remind the public that other industries are also conducting burning projects during this time.
EDSON FOREST AREA WILDFIRE UPDATE | WILDFIRE SEASON 2020
The Edson Forest Area (EFA) currently has 0 active wildfires.
Since January 1, 2020, there has been 1 wildfire in the Edson Forest Area which burnt approximately 0.01 ha.
Did you know that there are only 2 causes of wildfires? Those causes are human and lighting. Human wildfires are 100% preventable. To learn more on how you can prevent wildfires, visit wildfire.alberta.ca.
PROVINCIAL WILDFIRE UPDATE | WILDFIRE SEASON 2020
For more information on the current wildfire situation across the province of Alberta, visit wildfirestatus.alberta.ca
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