Whitecourt Area Update

Whitecourt Forest Area Wildfire Update - July 24, 2021

Posted on Sat, Jul 24, 2021

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WHITECOURT FOREST AREA

The wildfire danger in the Whitecourt Forest Area is HIGH. 


Whitecourt Forest Area Update

During wildfire season, you are required to have a fire permit if you plan on burning in the Forest Protection Area, with the exception of a campfire. To request your free fire permit, contact our permit line: (780) 778-7166.

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

For any fire advisories, restrictions, or bans please click on https://www.albertafirebans.ca/ for more information specific to your area. 


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WWF096 was detected July 22nd, 2021 and is located approximately 25 kilometers south east of Fox Creek. The wildfire is under control burning 0.10 hectares. There is one wildfire crew monitoring the fire. The wildfire was caused by lightning 

WWF097 was detected July 22nd, 2021 and is located approximately approximately 40 kilometers south west of Fox Creek. The wildfire is under control burning 0.20 hectares. There is one wildfire crew and one helicopter allocated to the fire. The wildfire was caused by lightning. 

*There are no threats to any communities at this time.*


PROVINCIAL WILDFIRE UPDATE 

Since March 1, 2021, there have been 96 wildfires in the Whitecourt Forest Area, burning approximately 48.06 hectares. There were three previously reported wildfires that began before March 1, 2021, burning a total of 0.23 hectares. Three wildfires are under control and 96 wildfires have been extinguished.  

Since March 1, 2021, there have been 935 wildfires recorded in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta, burning a total of 47,965 hectares. 

For more information on the current wildfire situation across the province of Alberta, visit wildfirestatus.alberta.ca


SMOKE RELATED HEALTH CONCERNS 

Wildfire smoke drifting from other provinces will be affecting residents in our forest area. The smoke over our area is not produced by any current wildfires in Whitecourt. For those of you wondering what location the smoke is coming from, visit FireSmoke.ca. The service can produce forecasts of hourly ground-level concentrations of smoke from wildfires up to 48 hours in advance.

If you have smoke related health concerns, please contact Alberta 811 or visit their website by clicking here.


No Advisory

The fire restriction is no longer in effect for parts of the Whitecourt Forest Area.

Please call 

To learn more about fire bans in effect in your municipality or areas, visit albertafirebans.ca.


IMG_9317WILDFIRE PREVENTION TIPS 

Campfire Safety - extinguishing your campfire 

  • 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 smoulder 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.

Don't forget to soak it, stir it, and soak it again! 


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RELATED INFORMATION
 
Fire Permits

780-778-7166

Reporting a Wildfire

310-FIRE (3473)

General Information Related to Alberta Wildfire or Fire Bans, Restrictions, or Advisories

1-866-FYI-FIRE

General/Other Forestry Related Questions

780-778-7153

For more information, please contact:
 
Colby Lachance 
Wildfire Information Officer 
Phone: (780) 778-7263
colby.lachance@gov.ab.ca 

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