Whitecourt Forest Area Wildfire Update

The wildfire danger for the Whitecourt Forest Area is MODERATE.

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

WHITECOURT FOREST AREA UPDATE

Since January 1st, 2024, there have been 30 wildfires in the Whitecourt Forest Area burning a total of 19 hectares (ha).

There is currently ONE active wildfire in the Whitecourt Forest Area.

WWF-030 was first discovered 1.7 KM NE of Timeu or 25 KM NE of Fort Assiniboine just after 7 pm on June 19th. This wildfire has burned 0.10 hectares of land and is currently labelled as being held. The cause if WWF-030 is being investigated.

LOCATIONS: To view wildfires on our interactive map, click here and follow the active wildfire link.

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CAMPFIRE SAFETY

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.

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OHV SAFETY

When operating equipment, clear debris from moving parts, check your muffler and keep equipment in good repair. Do not operate equipment in tall grass. Keep watch of your surroundings and ensure you have sufficient firefighting equipment and water available. Equipment fires or work-related sparks, friction and hot exhaust can cause even small amounts of dry vegetation to ignite into a wildfire.

If you see a wildfire, report it immediately by calling 310-FIRE.

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FIRESMART

Your actions today can minimize wildfire damage to your home and property tomorrow. Visit the new FireSmart Alberta site to learn how taking proactive FireSmart measures around your house and yard can increase your property's resistance to wildfire.

Download the Farm and Acreage Guide to Reducing the Risk From Wildfire for additional information.

A look behind the scenes with Alberta Wildfire

Alberta Wildland Firefighters rely on the Whitecourt Tanker Base for fire suppression support when necessary.

Fire suppression can include the use of retardant, a liquid that is loaded into firefighting aircraft's. It is composed of five parts water and one part concentrate. This is what it takes to make retardant fire suppression ready.

In order to ensure safe flying for our pilots, we must ensure that the fuel is mixed and loaded properly.

This is just a portion of the hard working staff at the Whitecourt Tanker Base.

For more information, please contact:

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