Whitecourt Forest Area Wildfire Update - October 10, 2020

Wildfire Update - October 10, 2020

The wildfire danger rating for the Whitecourt Forest Area is LOW.

There are currently three wildfires burning in the Whitecourt Forest Area

• WWF-035 - This wildfire is currently under control at 0.87 hectares in size.
• WWF-036 - This wildfire is currently under control at 3.91 hectares in size. There are nine firefighters and two helicopters fighting the fire. 
• WWF-037 - This wildfire is currently under control and is 0.5 hectares in size.

Since March 1, there have been 39 wildfires in the Whitecourt Forest Area, burning a total of 10.13 hectares. 

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

Help Prevent Wildfires 

While out hunting and recreating, please remember to use caution in the forest. During the fall, dry grass and branches can be ignited into a wildfire when campfires aren't properly extinguished. If you have a campfire remember to soak it with water, stir it and soak it again. The fire isn't out until it is cool to the touch.

Please visit AlbertaFireBans.ca for a map of the affected area.

For more information, please contact:

Phone: 1-866-394-3473

RELATED INFORMATION

Websites:

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

Social Media:

• Alberta Wildfire App for Apple or Android.
• Alberta Fire Bans App for Apple or Android.