Whitecourt Area Update

The wildfire danger for the Whitecourt Forest Area is HIGH. 

When fire danger levels are set to high, Forest fuels are dry and fire risk is serious. Conditions may be challenging for fire suppression efforts.

The fire danger level in our area is high, hot and dry conditions will continue well into next week.

As a result of this heat, vegetation and forested areas will dry out more rapidly. If you plan on camping or riding your OHVs this weekend, please be vigilant.   

If you see smoke or flame in the forest please call 310-FIRE (3473). 

To view wildfires on our interactive map, visit the wildfire status page and follow the active wildfire link.

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Smoke may be visible in the area over the next few days

Over the next few days, we anticipate some visible smoke in the area.

 For more information on wildfire smoke and you're health please visit canada.ca/wildfire-smoke

To see more information related to smoke in the area, please visit firesmoke.ca.

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NEVER LEAVE A CAMPFIRE UNATTENDED

SOAK IT, STIR IT, AND SOAK IT AGAIN

• Let the fire burn down before you plan on putting it out. Spread the embers within the fire pit, then add water or loose dirt, and stir.

• Expose any material still burning. Add more water and stir again until you can no longer see smoke or steam. Do not bury your fire as the embers may continue to smolder and can re-emerge as a wildfire.

• Repeat until your campfire is cool to the touch.

• If your fire is out, you should not be able to feel any heat from the ashes

• Alberta wildfire typically sees an increase in human-caused wildfires during long weekends
  

 For more information, please contact: 

RELATED INFORMATION

Websites:

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

Social media:

Apps:

• Alberta Wildfire Status App for Apple or Android.
• Alberta Fire Bans App for Apple or Android.