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Very High wildfire danger
The wildfire danger across the Whitecourt Forest Area is very high which means that high-intensity fire is expected and likely to spread to treetops. If a fire does occur it is expected to start easily and to challenge suppression efforts. Throughout the weekend 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 12.03 hectares (ha). Learn more about wildfire status and view active wildfires, their locations and stats on the interactive map on our wildfire status page.
WWF008 was located approximately 56 km southwest of Fox Creek. Specifically, it was 7.7 km southwest of where the ANC Haul road meets the Bigstone Road. Firefighters responded quickly and the wildfire is now extinguished at 2.30 ha.
WWF008 is now extinguished. Thank you to firefighters for the quick work!
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. Windy conditions can cause a wildfire to start easily and spread quickly.
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 19, 2025 8:02 pm