Whitecourt Area Update

Whitecourt Forest Area Wildfire Update - April 2019

Written by Shannon Stambaugh | Mar 1, 2019 6:18:02 PM

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FIRE PERMITS ARE NOW REQUIRED. CALL 780-778-7166.
 
As of March 1, all winter burn sites must be completely extinguished. A free fire permit is now required for any burning (except campfires) in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta.
 
To get your free fire permit in the Whitecourt Forest Area, call 780-778-7166.
 
 
 
 

PREVENTION OF SPRING WILDFIRES STARTS RIGHT NOW

Don't let your winter burn become a spring wildfire. If you your winter burn site is not extinguished, report it immediately by calling 780-778-7272 or 310-FIRE(3473).

To make sure your winter burn site is out:

  • Start by spreading out the remaining material within the pile, using heavy equipment if necessary. You are looking for hotspots, or areas of burning material. Remember to dig down into the soil to make sure the fire has not burnt downwards; it can be useful to use a metal probe.

  • Once you find a hotspot, soak it, stir it and then soak it again. Repeat the process until it is cool to the touch.

  • Repeat the spreading and digging one last time. Walk the ash pit looking for hotspots and extinguish as needed. 

A properly extinguished burn site requires work and time which means multiple visits. 

 

For more information, please contact: 
 
Provincial Information Officer
Phone: 780-420-1968
Email: wildfireinfo@gov.ab.ca
 
 

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