Edson Forest Area

Edson Forest Area - June 23, 2025

Wildfire situation 

Since January 1, there have been 54 wildfires in the Edson Forest Area burning a total of 1,086 hectares (ha).

View active wildfires, their locations and statistics on the wildfire status dashboard. Wildfires are regularly assessed by experts and assigned a status to describe the behaviour of the wildfire, and how it is responding to suppression efforts under current and expected conditions. 

EWF038 Sink Hole Lake Wildfire

EWF038 is located 12 km northeast of Cynthia and 10 km east of Highway 753. It is 7 km north of Highway 621, on the northeast corner of Sink Hole Lake. The wildfire is estimated to be 10 ha and classified as under control. Firefighters will monitor this wildfire for activity and respond if required.

EWF036 January Creek Wildfire

EWF036 is part of the Yellowhead Wildfire Complex and located on the south side of Peers, on both sides of Highway 32. The size is estimated to be 738 ha. The wildfire is now classified as under control which means that firefighting efforts were successful and there is no risk that the fire will spread. Firefighters will continue to monitor the fire and respond if required. The cause remains under investigation. 

Firefighters searched for and extinguished a few hot spots that were found over the weekend. Another infrared scan is scheduled for later this week to confirm there are no hot spots left on the wildfire.  

EWF030 Mercoal Creek Wildfire

EWF030 is part of the Yellowhead Wildfire Complex and located 6 km west of Mercoal and 16 km southwest of Robb. The wildfire is estimated to be 320 ha in size and classified as under control. The wildfire was determined to be caused by lightning. Firefighters will monitor the wildfire as required and are prepared to respond as needed.

Get your free fire permit 

Alberta’s wildfire season starts on March 1. This means that fire permits are now required for burning within the Forest Protection Area, except campfires. Fire permits are free and can be requested online. You may also request your fire permit by calling the Edson Forest Area office at 780-723-8527.

FireSmart 

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