Rainfall and cool 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 | October 21, 2019
The Edson Forest Area (EFA) currently has 0 active wildfires.
Since March 1, 2019, there have been 61 wildfires in the EFA which has burnt approximately 265 ha. To view the provincial wildfire map, visit our website by clicking here.
BRUSHPILES & WINDROWS
With winter fast approaching, land owners and developers may be planning on clearing land before the snow settles.
Brush piles and windrows are commonly used to burn woody debris from land clearing for agricultural and development purposes. Alberta Wildfire can advise you on how to construct your burn site so it meets the guidelines for safe burning practices required for your fire permit.
Safe Burning Tips
You can refer to the Brush Piles and Windrows Pamphlet for more information and safe burning practices.
WILDFIRE SEASON | PERMITS
Alberta's wildfire season begins March 1st and is effective until October 31st. During fire season, you must obtain a fire permit if you plan on burning in the Forest Protection Area, with the exception of a campfire.
Some of the reasons you require a permit:
To obtain your free fire permit, contact your local Alberta Agriculture and Forestry office or phone toll-free 310-0000 to locate your nearest office.
HUNTING SEASON CAMPFIRES
Even with cooler temperatures and potential snow on the ground, wildfires are still a concern. If you're having a campfire this hunting season, please make sure you follow these safe campfire tips:
Campfires can smolder in the ground for days, even weeks. Warmer temperatures and wind can flare a smoldering campfire, causing a wildfire. Always make sure your campfire is fully extinguished. Soak it, stir it and soak it again!
PROVINCIAL WILDFIRE UPDATE | October 21, 2019
Since March 1, 2019, Alberta has recorded 982 wildfires in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta that have burned a total of 883,411.84 hectares.
Fire Danger Rating: Low across the province.
For more information on the current wildfire situation across the province of Alberta, visit wildfirestatus.alberta.ca
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