Hot Dry Weather, Wildfire Hazard Very High

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Wildfire Hazard is VERY HIGH

There are currently no new fires reported. With the high temperatures forecasted to continue, the hazard has now been updated to Very High.

Forecasted Weather 

Today sunny, becoming a mix of sun and cloud this afternoon. High 28. UV index 8 or very high.

Tonight clearning this evening. Low 9

Friday mainly sunny, wind becoming east 20 km/h early in the evening. High 28.

Saturday Sunny. Low 11 High 28.

Sunday – mix of sun and cloud. Low 10. High 26.

Monday – mix of sun and cloud. Low 10. High 25.

Tuesday – mix of sun and cloud. Low 10. High 24

Wednesday – mix of sun and cloud. Low 10. High 24.

For a look at weather across the province, click on the links:

http://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/canada_e.html or http://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/canada_e.html

Fire Restrictions

Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development in Whitecourt is issuing fire permits for burning. You are responsible to follow the conditions of the permit and should refrain from burning if the conditions are not optimal. If you require a fire permit, please contact your local AESRD office.

Here is a summary of fire bans for Fox Creek and the surrounding communities:

Fire Bans:

No bans in effect for our area

Prevention Notices:

Athabasca County

Brazeau County

Drayton Valley

Parkland County

Smoky Lake County

Westlock County

County of Grand Prairie No. 1

For more information regarding fire bans or prevention notices please visit:https://albertafirebans.ca/

Hot Reminders

Please do your part to help prevent wildfires. Always extinguish your campfire and stop frequently to check your OHV to remove debris that builds up on your muffler.

Campfires: please make sure you have the proper extinguishment equipment and water near your fire. Never leave your fire unattended and remember to soak it, stir it, and soak it again; it should be cool to the touch.

Off-highway vehicles: if you are out using your Off-highway vehicle or ATV stop periodically during your ride to knock off burnable debris accumulating under your vehicle; this will help reduce the potential for wildfire ignition by your machine.

Stay connected wherever you are, check out Alberta Wildfire’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Alberta-Wildfire-Info/357885625988.

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