Whitecourt Forest Area Wildfire Update - June 9, 2021

WHITECOURT FOREST AREA

The wildfire danger in the Whitecourt Forest Area is LOW. 

Whitecourt Forest Area Update

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 are currently two wildfire crews allocated to the wildfire that will monitor the fire behavior and extinguish any hotspots. There is no threat to communities at this time. 

FIRE ADVISORY

The fire advisory is no longer in effect due to recent precipitation and forecasted weather for the Whitecourt Forest Area. 

Suspended permits are once again valid as per expiry dates and conditions of the permit. New permits can be issued if safe to do so. 

To request your free fire permit please call, 780-778-7166

SAFE CAMPFIRES

Enjoying a campfire this summer? Here are some tips on how to have a safe campfire:

• Before heading out this summer check out https://www.albertafirebans.ca/ for the latest updates in your area
• Make a safe ring of rocks to contain the campfire if you're in the backcountry or use a designated fire pit when visiting a campground
• Never leave a campfire unattended 
• When you're finished with your campfire soak it, stir it, and soak it again 
• We ask that you stir and soak your campfire again as the campfire can burn into the ground and may re-ignite later causing a wildfire 
• Always make sure your campfire is cool to the touch before leaving the area 

WILDFIRE UPDATE 

Since March 1, 2021, there have been 38 wildfires in the Whitecourt Forest Area, burning approximately 22.45 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 40 have been extinguished.    

Since March 1, 2021, there have been 512 wildfires recorded in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta, burning a total of 1,376 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.  

• Clear your gutters of debris and wash them out
• If you have trees in your yard ensure that you prune the branches 2 meters from the ground if they're within 30 meters of your home
• Remove combustible material (twigs, logs, branches, leaves) within 10 meters of a structure

For more information about how you can adopt these FireSmart practices visit https://www.firesmartcanada.ca/ 

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Websites:

• Alberta Wildfire
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• FireSmart in Alberta
• Alberta Emergency Alerts
• Air Quality Health Index
• Wildfire Smoke and Your Health
• 511 Road Reports
• Emergency Preparation
  

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