Edson Forest Area

Edson Forest Area - May 16, 2025

Fire bans

The fire ban in the Edson Forest Area has been lifted, with the exception of a small portion north of Grande Cache. There are currently other fire bans in the province, to learn more and where they're in effect, visit albertafirebans.ca.

Wildfire situation

Since January 1, there have been 25 wildfires in the Edson Forest Area burning a total of 14 hectares. View active wildfires, their locations and stats on the interactive map on our wildfire status page.

Choose your campfire site

In campgrounds or recreational areas, use the designated stoves, fire rings or fire pits. These are designed to keep fires from spreading and are the best choice for a safe campfire. When outside of a campground, use sites that are clear of dry grass and vegetation. Clear the site down to bare mineral soil, keep it sheltered from wind and always have water nearby in case your campfire escapes. 

When you're done, always soak it, stir it and soak it again until the ashes are cool to the touch. Never leave our campfire unattended. For more information, see Safe campfires: Wildfire prevention tips.

Prevent spring wildfires

As we continue to experience warm temperatures the grass and other vegetation dries out becoming highly flammable. We are urging everyone to use caution when working or recreating 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 start a fire.
• 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 water and firefighting tools such as a shovel, pail, and extinguisher.
• Revisit the locations of any previous burns on your property to ensure these fires are fully extinguished.

You can watch our video on how to prevent spring wildfires.