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Wildfire update

Whitecourt Forest Area - April 18, 2025

Report a wildfire: 
310-FIRE (3473)

Alberta Wildfire application:

High wildfire danger

The wildfire danger across the Whitecourt Forest Area is high which means that forest fuels are dry and fire risk is serious. Conditions may be challenging for fire suppression efforts. We're expecting high winds in the area, please exercise caution.

If you see smoke or flame in the forest and suspect it's a wildfire, call 310-FIRE. 

Wildfire situation 

Since January 1, 2025 there have been seven wildfires in the Whitecourt Forest Area burning a total of 3.73 hectares (ha). Learn more about wildfire status and view active wildfires, their locations and stats on the interactive map on our wildfire status page.

A wildfire in farm fields with emergency crews responding WWF007 is currently out of control with resources responding. (Photo taken on April 18 at 5:20 p.m.)

WWF007 was detected on April 18, 2025 and is located approximately 11 km southeast of Vega. This wildfire is classified as out of control and is estimated to be 1 ha. Firefighters and helicopters have responded and are working to contain the spread of the fire. 

WTO001 was a mutual aid wildfire that was detected on April 17, 2025. The wildfire was located immediately east of town off of 30 street and south of Township Road 594 A. Alberta Wildfire assisted the Whitecourt Fire Department on bringing this wildfire to an under control status. For more information please visit the Town of Whitecourt website. 

Windy spring conditions 

Spring is a critical time for wildfires when the dry and dead vegetation becomes exposed as the snow melts. As we continue to experience warm temperatures the grass and other vegetation dries out becoming highly flammable. Today and into the weekend, we are expecting gusty winds that will create conditions for a fast moving wildfire if one does occur.

We are urging everyone to exercise caution when working or recreating while 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 firefighting tools such as a shovel, pail, and extinguisher. 

Fire advisory

A fire advisory is in effect for the Whitecourt Forest Area due to warm, windy conditions and the dry grass hazard. 

For more information about the fire advisory please visit Alberta Fire Bans. 

Contact info

Colby Lachance
780-286-4332
[email protected]

Published on April 18, 2025 6:06 pm