Whitecourt Forest Area - April 23, 2025
The wildfire danger across the Whitecourt Forest Area is moderate which means if a wildfire was to occur, creeping or gentle surface fire is likely.
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 eight wildfires in the Whitecourt Forest Area burning a total of 12.05 hectares (ha). Learn more about wildfire status and view active wildfires, their locations and stats on the interactive map on our wildfire status page.
Spring conditions
Spring is a critical time for wildfires, as snow melts and exposes dry and dead vegetation. As temperatures warm, grass and other vegetation dries out and becomes highly flammable. A wildfire can start easily and spread quickly in these conditions.
FireSmart
More so than ever before, Canadians are feeling the direct and indirect impacts of wildfire. There is a growing need for FireSmart education. FireSmart Canada has developed a free one-hour course for those who are getting started with FireSmart and want to learn more. If you are interested, please visit FireSmart Alberta.
Fire advisory
A fire advisory is in effect for the Whitecourt Forest Area due to warm conditions and the dry grass hazard.
For more information about the fire advisory please visit Alberta Fire Bans.
Published on April 23, 2025 11:54 am
Wildfire season runs March 1 – October 31.
From March 1 to October 31, all burning activities in the Forest Protection Area, excluding campfires, require a fire permit.
Prevent wildfires by checking on winter burn sites. Winter burns can smoulder underground and often reignite in the spring. Extinguish a fire by soaking it, stirring it, and soaking it again.
Contact info
Colby Lachance
780-286-4332
[email protected]