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 | September 19, 2019
The Edson Forest Area (EFA) currently has 0 active wildfires.
Since March 1, 2019, there have been 63 wildfires in the EFA which has burnt approximately 266 ha. To view the provincial wildfire map, visit our website by clicking here.
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!
WILDFIRE FIREFIGHTERS & SUPPORT
Agriculture and Forestry hires a variety of wildfire positions such as radio dispatchers, logistics assistants, camp bosses and airtanker base supervisors.
Are you or someone you know interested in a wildfire position? Visit our recruitment website by clicking here to learn more about what we have to offer and application deadlines.
Applications for wildfire firefighters close November 30th!
PROVINCIAL WILDFIRE UPDATE | September 19, 2019
Since March 1, 2019, Alberta has recorded 967 wildfires in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta that have burned a total of 883,404.49 hectares.
Fire Danger Rating: low to moderate over the province.
Agriculture and Forestry has the following resources deployed on wildfires or pre-positioned across the province ready to action new wildfires: 319 firefighters and support staff and 7 helicopters.
For more information on the current wildfire situation across the province of Alberta, visit wildfirestatus.alberta.ca.
Between the dates of Sept 18th and October 7th, if you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Provincial Information Officer: 1-866-394-3473 or by email wildfireinfo@gov.ab.ca
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