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Wildfire update

Whitecourt Forest Area - May 13, 2025

Report a wildfire: 
310-FIRE (3473)

Alberta Wildfire application:

Moderate wildfire danger

Recent rainfall and cooler temperatures have dropped the wildfire danger across the Whitecourt Forest Area to moderate. If a wildfire starts, we are expecting low intensity behaviour that is easy to contain. Despite the lower fire danger, a wildfire can start in any conditions. Please continue to use caution when working and recreating outdoors. 

For more information on fire ban information please visit the Alberta Fire Bans website. 

If you see smoke or flame in the forest call 310-FIRE(3473). 

Wildfire Situation 

Since January 1, 2025 there have been 17 wildfires in the Whitecourt Forest Area burning a total of 12 hectares (ha). Learn more about active wildfires, their locations and stats on the interactive map on our wildfire status page.

Prevent Wildfires 

Spring wildfires are almost always human-caused. Please do your part and follow these tips to help prevent wildfires:

  • To ensure you are being safe while operating an off-highway vehicle (OHV), stop frequently to remove debris from hot spots on your vehicle. Always carry firefighting tools such as a shovel, pail and extinguisher.
  • Before towing any piece of equipment such as a trailer, always ensure your safety chains are not dragging on the pavement. Dragging chains can cause sparks.
  • Avoid parking in areas of tall grass as the heat from your vehicle’s muffler can ignite dry grass.
  • Use industrial equipment safely. If you plan on using any spark producing machines, you should always work away from dry grass and have a shovel and water source on hand.
  • Farming equipment can be high risk in current conditions. Cleaning out debris from hot spots and regularly maintaining equipment will decrease the risk of starting a wildfire. 

Find wildfire information 

We've updated the Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard. This interactive map and display provide wildfire locations, statistics and more in one convenient location. The AB Wildfire Status app remains the best option to view wildfire information on a mobile device. 

 

Contact info

Colby Lachance
780-286-4332
[email protected]

Published on May 13, 2025 10:29 am