Fort McMurray Area Update

Fort McMurray Forest Area Wildfire Update - August 18

Posted on Fri, Aug 18, 2017

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Smoke in the Air

Smoky conditions in Fort McMurray are due to wildfires in BC, NWT and AB. There is no threat of wildfire in the urban area. If you see smoke that is creating a safety concern on roadways, please report it to Alberta 511.
  • If you have smoke-related health concerns related, please contact Alberta Health Link at 1-866-408-5465.Information about the air quality in Alberta is available through Alberta’s Air Quality Health Index or by phone, toll-free, at 1-877-247-7333.

Wildfire Danger

Current Wildfire Danger: The current wildfire danger is VERY HIGH in the Fort McMurray area and EXTREME in the Fort Chipewyan and Fort Smith areas. Click here to view today's wildfire danger map.

Report wildfires immediately by calling 310-FIRE (3473). 


Wildfire Situation Reports

Since March 1, 2017 there have been 86 fires in the Fort McMurray Forest Area. One is being held, eight are under control and 77 have been extinguished.

Provincially, there are currently 27 wildfires in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta. Five wildfires are out of control, six are being held, 11 are under control and five have been turned over to the responsible parties.

Since March 1, Alberta has recorded 1,035 wildfires in the Forest Protection Area that have burned a total of 15,963.53 hectares. 

Stay current on Alberta's wildfire situation, download the Alberta Wildfire mobile app for Android or Apple  products. You can also join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.


Forest and Prairie Protection Act | Legislative and Regulatory Changes

The Alberta government is committed to protecting Albertans and their communities from the threat of wildfire. Many wildfires are caused by human-activity, approximately 70% over the past 6 years, and are 100 per cent preventable.

Last fall legislation was passed to enhance wildfire prevention, to deter risky behaviour and give wildland firefighters more tools to keep Albertans and their communities safe.

For complete details click here.

Stay current on Alberta's wildfire situation, download the Alberta Wildfire mobile app for Android or Apple  products. You can also join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. Alberta Wildfire Blog: blog.wildfire.alberta.ca

CONTACTS

Inside the Urban Service Area contact: Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo 780-792-5519 

Outside the Urban Service Area contact: Agriculture and Forestry at 780-743-7125 


Leah Lovequist

Provincial Information Officer

mobile: 780-420-1968

wildfire.alberta.ca 

 

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