Recreation, Arts & Culture
Wildfires
To report a wildfire, call 310-FIRE
The threat of wildfires to people and property within our municipality is very real. Advance planning and knowledge about how to protect your family and your home can lessen the devastation of a wildfire.
Alberta Health Services - Smoke, Tips to Cope
Smoke is a known irritant to the lungs. There are strategies one can put in place that will minimize health symptoms in the event of a local wildfire:
- Keep outdoor activity to a minimum. Use indoor facilities for exercise
- Keep doors and windows closed
- Caulk and weather-strip your home to prevent entry of dust, pollen, and other particulates from outdoors
- Use a room air purifier
For further helpful tips, contact the Respiratory Health Education Department at the health centre during normal business hours at (780) 791-6203. For information on wood smoke, contact Environmental Health Services at (780) 791-6078 during normal business hours.
If you suffer from:
- Lung disease
- Asthma
- Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
- Emphysema
- Bronchieatasis
- Chronic Bronchitis
See your doctor annually, they may have medication suggestions or alterations to your current therapy to avoid possible exacerbations.
Notable Wildfires
The following is a list of the more notable wildfires. These are not the only wildfires that occurred, simply some of the larger fires.
| Date started | Area Burned (Hectares) | Name |
| May 28, 1995 | 132,679 | Mariana Lake |
| May 17, 2002 | 238,867 | House River |
| June 9, 2002 | 127,453 | Meyers Lake |
| June 18, 2003 | 477 | Fort MacKay Fire |
| July 17, 2004 | 34,389 | Cree Lake |
| June 16, 2006 | 1,745 | Louise River |
| June 20, 2006 | 3,413 | Embarras |
| June 29, 2006 | 7,400 | Little Horse Creek |
| June 1, 2007 | 16,126 | McKay River |
| July 17, 2007 | 63,000 | Old Fort |
| June 11, 2008 | 2,485 | Moose Head |
| June 2009 | 16,729 | Stoney Mountain Complex |
