WILDFIRE HAZARD UPDATE
Cool temperatures and a higher relative humidity keep the wildfire hazard at low for the Whitecourt Forest Area.
Image: Taking the time to responsibly clean the hotspots on an OHV during a ride.
DO YOUR PART TO PREVENT WILDFIRES
New regulations have strengthened wildfire protection. Take the time to understand these amendments before having a campfire.
Quick tips:
- Never leave a fire unattended - a violation ticket of $287 can be issued.
- Completely extinguish the campfire before you leave it. Do this by soaking it, stirring it and soaking it again. You will know it's out when the ashes are cool to the touch. Learn more.
Information on hunting in Alberta can be found at albertaregulations.ca. If you are new to hunting, read more here.
WILDFIRE SITUATION - September 27, 2017 at 11:00 a.m.
Whitecourt Forest Area
There are no wildfires in the Whitecourt Forest Area. Since the start of the 2017 wildfire season, there have been 28 wildfires that have burned 11.43 hectares in the Forest Area.
Province of Alberta
There are currently 15 wildfires in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta.
- 1 wildfire is out of control, 1 wildfire is being held, 10 are under control and 3 have been turned over to the responsible parties.
Since March 1, 2017, Alberta has recorded 1,177 wildfires in the Forest Protection Area that have burned a total of 48,085.35 hectares. For information visit the provincial wildfire status map.
FIRE PERMITS
Until the end of the wildfire season (Oct. 31), a free fire permit is required for all burning (except for campfires) within the Forest Protection Area of Alberta. To get started, call:
- Whitecourt patrolman at 780-778-1590 or
- Whitecourt Fire Centre at 780-778-7272
A violation ticket of $287 can be issued for the failure to produce a fire permit when requested by a forest officer. For more information, visit fppa.alberta.ca.
ALBERTA WILDFIRE INFORMATION WHEN YOU NEED IT
To get daily wildfire hazard updates anytime, any place, download the free Alberta Wildfire app for Android or Apple products.
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To report a wildfire in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta, call 310-FIRE (3473).
Unless conditions change, your next wildfire update will be at 11:00 a.m. on September 29, 2017.
Wildfire Information Officer
Whitecourt Forest Area
Phone: 780.706.5336
Email: shannon.stambaugh@gov.ab.ca