WHITECOURT FOREST AREA
The wildfire danger in the Whitecourt Forest Area is HIGH.
Whitecourt Forest Area Update
We are seeing extremely dry conditions with high heat. Please use caution when outdoors.
If you see any smoke or fire in the forest call 310-FIRE (3473).
Please fully extinguish your campfires by soaking it, stirring it, and soaking it again. The coals should be cool to the touch.
WWF048 was detected June 14th, 2021 and is approximately 4.2 kilometers east of Whitecourt. The fire is under control burning approximately 0.01 hectares. The fire is being monitored by one wildfire personnel.
WWF056 was detected June 21st, 2021 and is approximately 40 kilometers south-west of Fox Creek. The wildfire is currently under control and is 2.80 hectares in size. There is one wildfire crew allocated to the fire.
*There will be smoke and aircraft activity in the area. There are no threats to any communities at this time.*
FIRE ADVISORY IN EFFECT
Due to current and forecasted weather the Whitecourt Forest Area is putting on a fire advisory.
If you have any questions, please call 780-778-7166 or 1-866-FYI-FIRE
EXPORTED RESOURCES
One Whitecourt Unit crew and one Helitack crew has been sent on export to assist Ontario with Wildfire Operations. Alberta Wildfire assists other agencies when we are able to and the same is done for us in times of need. These arrangements are made through an organization called the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre and they coordinate resource sharing between agencies. We wish the crew safe travels and good luck during their stay.
SAFE CAMPFIRES
Enjoying a campfire this summer? Here are some tips on how to have a safe campfire:
WILDFIRE UPDATE
Since March 1, 2021, there have been 54 wildfires in the Whitecourt Forest Area, burning approximately 28.76 hectares. There were three previously reported wildfires that began before March 1, 2021, burning a total of 0.23 hectares. Two wildfires are under control and 55 have been extinguished.
Since March 1, 2021, there have been 579 wildfires recorded in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta, burning a total of 1,570 hectares.
For more information on the current wildfire situation across the province of Alberta, visit wildfirestatus.alberta.ca
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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
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780-778-7153
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