Whitecourt Forest Area Wildfire Update

WHITECOURT FOREST AREA

The wildfire danger in the Whitecourt Forest Area is MODERATE.

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.

PROVINCIAL WILDFIRE UPDATE

Since March 1, 2021, there have been 97 wildfires in the Whitecourt Forest Area, burning approximately 48.08 hectares. There were three previously reported wildfires that began before March 1, 2021, burning a total of 0.23 hectares. One wildfire is under control and 99 wildfires have been extinguished.

Since March 1, 2021, there have been 949 wildfires recorded in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta, burning a total of 47,580 hectares.

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

89 Lighting over Hinton July 12 WEATHER

The Whitecourt area is in a SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH and it will be a high of 25 degrees today.

OHV_1 WILDFIRE PREVENTION

While you're recreating in the forest protection area you can do your part in preventing wildfires by making sure your off-highway vehicle is clear of any debris. Please stop often to ensure you've checked your hotspots and given time for the machine to cool down. Do not idle your ohv over tall, dry grass or you could spark a wildfire. Always ensure you have water and fire fighting equipment nearby.

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