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Wildfire update

Edson Forest Area - August 01, 2025

Report a wildfire: 
310-FIRE (3473)

Alberta Wildfire application:

High wildfire danger

The fire danger has increased to high across the forest area due to hot temperatures. With the higher temperatures over the last few days, vegetation has started to dry out, increasing the chance of wildfires.

Wildfire situation

Since January 1, there have been 72 wildfires in the Edson Forest Area burning a total of 1,090 hectares (ha). 

Wildfires EWF038, EWF036 and EWF030 are currently classified as under control. A wildfire is classified as under control once it has been successfully managed and there is no risk that the fire will spread. These wildfires may emit smoke. Firefighters are monitoring these wildfires for activity and will respond accordingly.

View active wildfires, their locations and statistics on the wildfire status dashboard. Wildfires are regularly assessed by experts and assigned a status to describe the behaviour of the wildfire, and how it is responding to suppression efforts under current and expected conditions. 

Fire permits

Fire permits are currently required for burning within the Forest Protection Area, with the exception of campfires. You can apply for your fire permit online or call your local Edson forestry office at 780-723-8527.

Go to Get a fire permit for more information.

Responsible recreation

Recreating responsibly on Alberta's public land is essential to preventing wildfires. 

Remember to: 

  • Adhere to fire bans/restrictions/advisories
  • Research destination and location regulations ahead of time
  • When permitted, only create campfires on hard surfaces and/or in campfire rings
  • Keep campfires small  
  • Never leave a campfire unattended
  • Extinguish campfires completely
  • Clear debris from hotspots on Off Highway Vehicles (OHV's)
  • Properly maintain OHV's
  • Never burn brush/ set off fireworks without a permit
  • Never use explosives in the forest protection area

Unsure what activities are permitted in specific locations? Call the Alberta Wildfire information line at 1-866-FYI-FIRE (394-3473). To report illegal fire activity call 310-FIRE (3473). 

FireSmart

If you are not out exploring our forests this long weekend, it would be a good time to consider some FireSmart tasks around your home and property.  Here are 3 tasks you could do:

  1. Clean out debris from your gutters and under your deck.
  2. Remove tree branches up to 2 meters from the ground to prevent a fire from igniting the tree.
  3. Move all combustible materials at least 10 meters from your home and outbuildings.

Published on August 1, 2025 11:46 am