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Very High wildfire danger
The fire danger remains very high which means that in the event of a wildfire, firefighters are expecting to see an increase in fire behavior. Dry grass and vegetation will catch easily and burn quickly.
Fire ban
A fire ban is in effect for the central region of the Forest Protection Area. Under this ban, all outdoor wood fires are prohibited and existing fire permits are suspended.
Prohibited:
- All outdoor wood fires, including wood campfires on public and private land, designated firepits and backyard firepits
- Barbecue charcoal briquettes
- Fireworks and exploding targets
Allowed:
- Propane fire pits and natural gas-powered appliances
- Indoor wood fires
- Open flame oil devices
The fire ban will remain in effect until conditions improve.
To learn more, visit albertafirebans.ca
Wildfire situation
Since January 1, there have been 23 wildfires in the Edson Forest Area burning a total of 14.91 hectares (ha). There are currently no active fires in the Edson Forest Area.
Firefighters often respond to "hot work" wildfires this time year, which can include lawnmowers, welders and grinders causing sparks or machinery producing hot exhaust or friction. We urge the public and industry to keep watch of their surroundings and keep sufficient water and firefighting equipment nearby when working or recreating outdoors. If you accidently start a wildfire, contact 310-FIRE as soon as possible to allow firefighters time to respond and assist in extinguishing the fire.
Learn more about wildfire status and view active wildfires, their locations and stats on the interactive map on our wildfire status page.
Prevent spring wildfires
As we continue to experience warm temperatures the grass and other vegetation dries out becoming highly flammable. We are urging everyone to use caution when working or recreating outdoors.
- When operating off-highway vehicles (OHVs) you should stop often to remove debris from hot spots on your vehicle.
- Avoid parking on tall grass as the heat from your vehicle’s muffler can ignite dry vegetation.
- Use equipment safely by keeping spark-producing machines away from dry grass.
- When using farming equipment make sure that you clean debris from hot spots regularly. Always carry sufficient water and firefighting tools such as a shovel, pail, and extinguisher.
- We encourage any landowners who have done burning over the winter and that have had past fire permits to revisit the burn location to ensure these fires are fully extinguished.
You can watch our video on how to prevent spring wildfires.
Fire permits
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. Under the fire ban all permits are suspended or cancelled, and no new permits will be issued.
Fire danger calculations
The fire danger is based on the Canadian Fire Weather Index (FWI) System and is a widely used tool that provides a numerical rating of the potential fire intensity in forested areas. It gives firefighters a better picture of how likely a forest fire is to start, spread, and how intense it could be.
Contact info
Caroline Charbonneau
780-740-1341
[email protected]
Published on May 7, 2025 6:49 pm