Fort McMurray Area Update

Fort McMurray - Wildfire danger High

Posted on Tue, Aug 21, 2018

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The wildfire danger rating is High. Smoke from the BC wildfires may drift into the area periodically. For smoke forecasts check firesmoke.ca, and for related health concerns, please call 811 or visiAlberta Health Services.

WILDFIRE SITUATION - August 23, 2018

Since March 1, 2018 there have been 95 wildfires that have burned approximately 3,150.6 hectares in the Fort McMurray Forest Area.
 
MWF-095, discovered August 18th is classified as Being Held. It is approximately 31 km south of the NWT border and 40 km west of the Saskatchewan border. It is currently 480 hectares.
 

Provincial Situation

August 23 at 10 am

There are currently 22 wildfires in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta. One is out of control,10 are being held, 8 are under control, 3 have been turned over to the responsible parties.

Since March 1, 2018, Alberta has recorded 1,170 wildfires in the Forest Protection Area that have burned a total of 58,590.39 hectares.

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Make sure it's out! A campfire left smoldering can cause a wildfire. Never leave your campfire unattended and make sure it's out. Soak it with water, stir up the ashes and soak it again. A campfire is out when the ashes are cool to the touch.

OHV safety tips can be found here.

If you spot a wildfire, call 310-FIRE! 

For more information on the wildfire situation across the province of Alberta
    • Download our app, available for Apple and Android devices.
    • You can also find us on FacebookTwitterYoutube 
    • or visit www.wildfire.alberta.ca
    • Stay current on Alberta's Fire Ban status by checking albertafirebans.ca

BC Wildfire information

Ontario Wildfire Information

For more information:

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

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


Unless the wildfire situation changes you can expect your next update on Friday, August 10.

Wildfire Information Officer - 780-743-7265

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