The wildfire danger for the Whitecourt Forest Area is LOW.
The fire advisory has been removed but safe burning practices are always recommended. Wait until there is sufficient snow coverage before conducting any winter burning. The risk of these wildfires smouldering under ground and resurfacing as a wildfire in the spring is high.
If you see smoke or flames in the forest, report it by calling 310-FIRE (3473).
Since January 1, 2024 there have been no new wildfires reported in the Whitecourt Forest Area.
From January 1 to December 31, 2023, there were 59 wildfires in the Whitecourt Forest Area, burning approximately 66,578 hectares (ha).
There are currently four wildfires burning in the Whitecourt Forest Area. They are all under control.
For more information on the current wildfire situation, visit Alberta Wildfire Status.
TREE CUTTING PERMITS
There is nothing quite like cutting down your own firewood. Be sure to obtain your Personal Use Forest Products Permit (PUFPP) for free before you visit one of the province’s designated Crown land areas to cut a tree for firewood.
Please visit www.alberta.ca/treecuttingpermits for more information on how to acquire your free permit.
FIRESMART
CONTACT
1-866-FYI-FIRE
Provincial Information Officer
(780) 420-1968
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- Alberta Wildfire
- Alberta Fire Bans
- FireSmart in Alberta
- Alberta Emergency Alerts
- Air Quality Health Index
- Wildfire Smoke and Your Health
- 511 Road Reports
- Emergency Preparation
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