Wildfire Update - January 18, 2021
The wildfire danger rating for the Whitecourt Forest Area is LOW.
WINTER BURNING SAFETY
Fire permits are only required from March 1 - October 31 and therefore you are not currently required to contact Alberta Wildfire when burning. For any large scale burning we would appreciate location information in the event that smoke is reported by the public.
To assist the Whitecourt Forest Area, please report your winter burning by contacting the office (780) 778-7272 with the following:
Following safe burning practices during this period will help prevent holdover fires that can start spring wildfires. Although the snow helps reduce the risk of the fire burning into the ground, we recommend that you check all fall and winter burn sites to ensure that the fire is out. Walk the burn area and roll over any debris to check for hot spots.
Here are a few things to consider when burning this winter:
You can refer to the Brush Piles and Windrows Pamphlet for more information and safe burning practices.
For more information, please contact:
Provincial Information Officer
780-420-1968
wildfireinfo@gov.ab.ca
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