Fort McMurray Area Update

Fort McMurray Forest Area Wildfire Update - November 14, 2022

Posted on Mon, Nov 14, 2022

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The fire danger in the Fort McMurray Forest Area is overall LOW. 

Please use caution when working or recreating in the outdoors. Always ensure you fully extinguish your campfire and if you see smoke or flame in the forest, call 310-FIRE (3473). 


FORT MCMURRAY WILDFIRE UPDATE

Since January 1, 2022, there have been 117 wildfires in the Fort McMurray Forest Area, burning a total of 125,409 haThere are currently nine active wildfires in the Fort McMurray Forest Area and these fires are classified as under control. 

MWF114 was detected October 30 and is classified as under control. The wildfire is approximately seven hectares and it located approximately 26km south of Fort McMurray. A dozer guard has been completed to prevent further spread. There are resources associated to the fire. There will be smoke drifting in the area. No communities are at risk at this time. 

WILDFIRE OF INTEREST 

The wildfire MMD002 is under the jurisdiction of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo fire department. The wildfire is located behind McKinley Crescent and has been classified as being held.

For more information please contact the municipality at 780-743-7000 or click here for updates from the Municipality of Wood Buffalo Facebook page. 


PROVINCIAL WILDFIRE UPDATE

Since January 1, 2022 in the Forest Protection Area, there have been 1260 wildfires burning a total of 153,124 ha.


WINTER BURNING  

While wildfire season officially ends October 31 and a fire permit is no longer required for burning inside the Forest Protection Area, it’s important to keep safe winter burning practices top of mind.

Refrain from burning when an inversion is in place or is forecasted.

Consult your local municipality on how to safely undertake larger winter burning projects near communities or roads.

Actively manage burn projects to reduce total burning time.

Burn debris in stages so that you can adapt to changing weather conditions and reduce smoke.

Don’t burn until you have good snow cover in the area (more than 15 cm).

Fore more winter burning tips click here.


SMOKE RELATED CONCERNS 

If you have smoke related concerns, we recommend that you visit the Alberta Health FAQs on wildfire smoke by clicking here. You can also visit firesmoke.ca to view current and forecasted smoke in your area.


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RECRUITMENT 

Are you curious to know if a job with Alberta Wildfire is right for you? Here’s what a day on the job could look like! We’re accepting crew member applications until Nov. 30. More info here: wildfire.alberta.ca/recruitment


CONTACT

Provincial Information Officer
Phone: 780-420-1968

RELATED INFORMATION

Websites:

Alberta Wildfire, Alberta Fire Bans, FireSmart in Alberta, Alberta Emergency Alerts, Air Quality Health Index
Wildfire Smoke and Your Health, 511 Road Reports, and Emergency Preparation.

Social Media:

Alberta Wildfire on Facebook and Alberta Wildfire on Twitter

Apps:

Alberta Wildfire App for Apple or Android  and Alberta Fire Bans App for Apple or Android.

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