As of June 26, 2015 the Whitecourt Wildfire Management Area is now under a Fire Advisory.
What does this mean?
- Safe campfires ARE allowed in campgrounds and backcountry or random camping areas.
- Fire permits are now SUSPENDED and are no longer being issued until conditions change.
Local Wildfires (information current as of June 30, 10:00am)
There is one wildfire in the Whitecourt WMA; WWF-044 which is under control:
WWF-044
Status: Under Control
Size: 0.80 hectares in size
Location: just under 50 kilometres west of the town of Fox Creek
Current activity on the wildfire: we continue to monitor the wildfire, looking for smoldering areas and extinguishing them, working to extinguish it.
Since April 1, 2015, there have been 44 wildfires which have burned 32.80 hectares.
Provincial Wildfires
Alberta currently has 118 wildfires. 35 are out of control, 23 are being held, and 60 are under control. Four wildfires have been extinguished within the last 24 hours. For more information click here or download the Alberta Wildfire App for android or appleHow Can You Help?
If you are using an Off-highway Vehicle during your day, periodically stop and check your vehicle for the build up of grass, branches or debris. This material can catch fire and drop from your vehicle as you drive; acting like a drip-torch it can start a wildfire. Learn more here.
Never leave your campfire unattended. Soak it, stir it and soak it again to properly extinguish it.
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Unless conditions change, you can expect your next wildfire update July 2nd.
Shannon Stambaugh | Wildfire Information Officer
Whitecourt Wildfire Management Area
mobile: 780.706.5336