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Low wildfire danger
Due to cooler temperatures and scattered rain showers the fire danger is now low. Thunderstorms are expected for the area and there is a higher risk of lightning-caused wildfires. If you see any smoke or flame in the forest please call 310-FIRE(3473). Quick reporting allows our firefighters to get the fire under control quickly before it spreads.
Wildfire situation
Since January 1, there have been 60 wildfires in the Edson Forest Area burning a total of 1,086 hectares (ha).
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.
EWF038 Sink Hole Wildfire
EWF038 is located 12 km northeast of Cynthia and 10 km east of Highway 753. It is 7 km north of Highway 621 on the northeast corner of Sink Hole Lake. The wildfire is estimated to be 10 ha and is classified as under control. The wildfire was determined to be caused by lightning. Firefighters will monitor this wildfire for activity and respond if required.
EWF036 January Creek Wildfire
EWF036 is part of the Yellowhead Wildfire Complex and located on the south side of Peers, on both sides of Highway 32. The size is estimated to be 738 ha and it is classified as under control. Firefighters will monitor this wildfire for activity and respond if required. The cause remains under investigation.
EWF030 Mercoal Creek Wildfire
EWF030 is part of the Yellowhead Wildfire Complex and is located 6 km west of Mercoal and 16 km southwest of Robb. The wildfire is estimated to be 320 ha in size and is classified as under control. The wildfire was determined to be caused by lightning. Firefighters will monitor this wildfire for activity and respond if required.
Get your free fire permit
Alberta’s wildfire season starts on March 1. This means that fire permits are now required for burning within the Forest Protection Area, except campfires. Fire permits are free and can be requested online. You may also request your fire permit by calling the Edson Forest Area office at 780-723-8527.
Fully extinguish your campfires
If you're out in the forested areas we ask that you fully extinguish campfires after you're finished. While there are rain showers and cooler temperatures expected, a campfire can spread into the ground and lay idle until conditions improve. When hot and windy conditions occur your abandoned campfire can quickly turn into a wildfire as embers can travel into nearby vegetation. Always remember to fully extinguish your campfire by soaking it, stirring it, and soaking it again.
Contact info
Colby Lachance
780-286-4332
[email protected]
Published on July 4, 2025 1:59 pm