Whitecourt Area Update

Firefighters urge everyone to use caution when working or recreating in grassy areas and to report smoke or fire in the forest by calling 310-FIRE (3473).

Please extinguish campfires by soaking it, stirring it, and soaking it again.

WHITECOURT FOREST AREA FIRE DANGER RATING

The wildfire danger in the Whitecourt Forest Area IS MODERATE. 

 TRAINING

During the low fire danger days the crews in the Whitecourt Forest Area keep busy by training this years new recruits. The training is also a good refresher for existing members. Last week the Whitecourt Unit Crew conducted some pump training to ensure their machines are in good working order and that the crews are confident with the water pumps. 

(Whitecourt Unit Crew-pump training) 

OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE SAFETY 

• Exhaust systems heat up to temperatures in excess of 204 degrees Celsius; hot enough to fry an egg and start a wildfire.
• At these temperatures, built up materials and debris on your machine (such as grass, muskeg, moss, or other debris) can heat up, smoulder and ignite.
• The smouldering debris can drop to the ground as you’re riding, starting a wildfire.
• Regularly check your OHV hot spots which include: muffler, engine and manifold, wheel well, and seat. 

WHITECOURT FOREST AREA WILDFIRE UPDATE

Since January 1, 2022, there have been 35 wildfires in the Whitecourt Forest Area burning a total of 33.64 ha. 

To view the wildfires on a map, check out the new wildfire dashboard. It 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 province, sizes, locations, suspected causes and more.

WILDFIRE INFORMATION

Download the Alberta Wildfire app today and get access to accurate, real-time information on wildfires in your area. You can also find information on fire advisories, restrictions and bans across the province and much more all on your mobile device.

Available for Apple and Android.

Before heading out, please check albertafirebans.ca to determine whether there are any fire advisories, fire restrictions or fire bans in effect for your destination. 

Websites:

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