The fire danger in the Fort McMurray Forest Area is EXTREME.
A FIRE BAN is in effect for the entire Fort McMurray Forest Area, this includes the Fort McMurray service area.
To see the forecasted fire danger click here, updates daily at 3:00 PM
If you see smoke or flame in the forest, call 310-FIRE (3473).
The EVACUATION ALERT that was issued by the RMWB for Anzac, Gregoire Lake Estates and Fort McMurray First Nation #468 has been cancelled as of May 4, 2023 at 8:14PM.
MWF009 or MWF010 is not a threat to the surrounding communities at this time. Continue to stay informed by checking out the RMWB website or subscribing to Alberta Wildfire updates by entering your email.
FIRE BAN AND OHV RESTRICTION IN EFFECT
A fire ban and OHV restriction is in effect within the Forest Protection Area across Alberta due to extreme fire danger.
Under this fire ban:
- All existing Fire Permits are suspended (or cancelled)
- No new Fire Permits will be issued
Prohibited:
- All outdoor wood fires are banned, including wood campfires on public lands, wood campfires on private land and provincial campgrounds
- Backyard firepits
- BBQ charcoal briquettes
- The use of fireworks and exploding targets
- The recreational use of off-highway vehicles (OHV) on public lands, including designated OHV trails
Allowed:
- Propane/natural gas-powered appliances
- Open flame oil devices (e.g., turkey deep fryers, tiki torches)
- Indoor wood fires contained within a device with a chimney and spark arrestor
- All appliances must be CSA approved and used per manufacturer’s standards
- Indigenous people when using an OHV for traditional purposes. Traditional purposes are hunting, fishing, and trapping – including the use of an OHV to travel to the location(s) for these purposes.
- Essential industry-related activities requiring the use of OHVs.
- Off-highway vehicle use is still permitted on private lands.
If you see a wildfire, report it immediately by calling 310-FIRE.
The fire ban and OHV restriction will remain in effect until conditions improve.
FORT MCMURRAY WILDFIRE UPDATE
Since January 1, 2023 there have been ten wildfires in the Fort McMurray Forest Area, burning a total of 38.41 hectares (ha). Eight wildfires are extinguished.
MWF009 was discovered on May 2nd and is approximately 16.10 ha in size. We have one firefighting crew and one helicopter responding to this wildfire. This wildfire is classified as being held and is located west of Milton's Lake, near Anzac.
MWF010 was discovered on May 3rd and is approximately 18.70 hectare in size. We have one firefighting crew responding to this wildfire. This wildfire is classified as under control and is located approximately 40 km north of Fort McMurray, near Birch Mountain Lodge and south of Aostra road.
To view active wildfires across Alberta, click here.
Check out the RMWB website for additional information.
PROVINCIAL WILDFIRE UPDATE
Since January 1, 2023 in the Forest Protection Area, there have been 348 wildfires burning a total of 43,075.94 ha.
SMOKE
Since yesterday, some smoke has been visible from Fort McMurray and Anzac. This smoke is mainly from a wildfire in Saskatchewan. If you health related concerns due to the smoke, please call 811 for more information.
Below is an image from firesmoke.ca and the red dot shows where Fort McMurray is located.
if you'd like to see where smoke is coming from, check out firesmoke.ca.
(FireSmoke.ca, May 5, 2023)
WILDFIRE DASHBOARD
The wildfire dashboard provides up-to-date wildfire information at the click of a button. This interactive tool displays important statistics on the number of active wildfires in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta, sizes, locations, suspected causes and more.
The dashboard builds on the former wildfire status map by displaying the most frequently accessed information in one convenient location.
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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.
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Apps:
Alberta Wildfire App for Apple or Android and Alberta Fire Bans App for Apple or Android.