WHITECOURT FOREST AREA
The wildfire danger in the Whitecourt Forest Area is HIGH.
Whitecourt Forest Area Update
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.
WWF027 was detected May 30th, 2021 and is approximately 19 kilometers from Whitecourt. The fire is currently under control and is approximately 16.03 hectares in size. At this time there is one wildfire support member allocated to the wildfire that will monitor for any fire behavior. There is no threat to communities at this time.
EXPORTED RESOURCES
One Whitecourt wildfire 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 39 wildfires in the Whitecourt Forest Area, burning approximately 22.46 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 41 have been extinguished.
Since March 1, 2021, there have been 526 wildfires recorded in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta, burning a total of 1,379 hectares.
For more information on the current wildfire situation across the province of Alberta, visit wildfirestatus.alberta.ca
FIRESMART TIPS
While you're getting your yards ready for summer there are some easy FireSmart practices you can do to increase the likelihood of your home surviving a wildfire.
For more information about how you can adopt these FireSmart practices visit https://www.firesmartcanada.ca/
DOWNLOAD THE NEW ALBERTA WILDFIRE APP
Download the NEW Alberta Wildfire App to access provincial wildfire status maps and updates on your mobile device.
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
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