Wildfire Update - July 30, 2020
The wildfire danger rating for the Whitecourt Forest Area is MODERATE.
Since March 1, there have been 24 wildfires in the Whitecourt Forest Area, burning a total of 2.37 hectares. All 24 wildfires have been extinguished.
Since March 1 in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta, there have been 401 wildfires burning a total of 767.09 hectares.
For more information on the current wildfire situation across the province of Alberta, visit wildfirestatus.alberta.ca.
Fire permit
In the Forest Protection Area of Alberta, a fire permit is required for all types of burning, except for a cooking or warming fire. Please note that fire permits may not be issued as usual under a fire advisory. To request your free fire permit call your local Alberta Agriculture and Forestry Office.
Please visit AlbertaFireBans.ca for a map of the affected area.
For more information, please contact:
Phone: 1-866-394-3473
RELATED INFORMATION
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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