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High wildfire danger
The fire danger is high in the Edson Forest Area, due to hot and windy conditions. Although some regions received rain, it was not widespread and vegetation is drying out. A wildfire can ignite easily and spread quickly in these conditions. Please be cautious if you are spending time outdoors.
Wildfire situation
Since January 1, there have been 31 wildfires in the Edson Forest Area burning a total of 407 hectares. View active wildfires, their locations and stats on the interactive map on our wildfire status page.
Wildfire west of Mercoal (EWF030)
Alberta Wildfire firefighters, helicopters and heavy equipment operators continue to respond to wildfire EWF030, located 6 km west of Mercoal and 16 km southwest of Robb. Firefighters didn't see much fire activity or growth today. The wildfire remains classified as out of control and approximately 393 hectares in size.
Cooler temperatures and cloud cover helped lower the fire's intensity, despite the wind. Firefighters, heavy equipment and airtankers made good progress on the containment lines. Yellowhead County Fire Department (YCFD) firefighters began setting up structural protection on residences yesterday and are setting up additional sprinkler systems today and tomorrow morning in Mercoal. They will then work on structures in the Robb area.
Higher temperatures and lower relative humidity are expected tomorrow, which could create more intense fire behavior. Firefighters will return in the morning to work on containing the wildfire. Airtankers are available if required.
Airtankers completed their objectives today, assisting firefighters in containing EWF030 (May 26, 2025)
Alert from Yellowhead County
Yellowhead County has issued a wildfire alert.
Residents are reminded to always be prepared for a possible evacuation. Gather pet supplies, important documents, medication, food, water, and supplies for at least three days. Make sure you have enough fuel in your vehicle. Make plans if you need evacuation transportation assistance due to mobility or other transportation needs. For more details for residents in the affected area, call 1-833-334-5630. More information can be found at yhcounty.ca/prepare. Yellowhead County Peace Officers and YCFD Firefighters will be in the affected area communities overnight.
If you need immediate assistance, call 9-1-1.
Report a wildfire
The forest area has firefighters and equipment ready to respond for the anticipated increase in fire danger and thunderstorms in the forecast. Wildfires may ignite from lighting and spread to trees. Many of our wildfires are detected by lookout observers and members of the public and industry.
Call 310-FIRE if you see smoke or flames and suspect it's a wildfire. Here's what you need to tell us:
- Where is the wildfire? Provide a description using road names, gps locations or legal land descriptions.
- How the fire is burning? Is it burning grass? Trees? Is it on agricultural land?
- How fast is it spreading? Is it stationary? Is it slower or faster than a normal walking speed?
- What colour is the smoke? Is it light grey or dark grey to black?
Learn more about how to report a wildfire.
Fire restriction
A fire restriction is in place for a small portion of the Edson Forest Area, located north of Grande Cache. Visit Alberta Fire Bans for more information and to see the boundaries of the fire restriction on a map.
Contact info
Caroline Charbonneau
780-740-1341
[email protected]
Terry Abual-Soud
780-728-2397
[email protected]
Published on May 26, 2025 6:04 pm