May 26, 2025: The fire danger is high in the Edson Forest Area, due to hot and windy conditions. Although some regions received rain, it was not widespread and vegetation is drying out. A wildfire can ignite easily and spread quickly in these conditions. Please be cautious if you are spending time outdoors.
Wildfire west of Mercoal (EWF030)
Alberta Wildfire firefighters, helicopters and heavy equipment operators continue to respond to wildfire EWF030, located 6 km west of Mercoal and 16 km southwest of Robb. Yellowhead County firefighters are working on structure protection in the area.
Firefighters, heavy equipment and a night vision equipped helicopter worked through the night to prevent the spread of the wildfire. They prioritized the east side, which is the closest to Mercoal. Airtankers were on scene yesterday and will return today if required.
The wildfire is currently classified as out of control and remains approximately 393 hectares in size. Humidity and smoke settled over the wildfire early this morning which helps diminish fire activity.
Alert from Yellowhead County
Yellowhead County has issued a wildfire alert.
Residents in the area should prepare for a possible evacuation. Visit Yellowhead County’s website or Facebook page for more information or call 1-833-334-4630. If you need immediate assistance call 9-1-1.
Yellowhead County firefighters are preparing structural protection for buildings in the area.
Report a wildfire
The forest area has firefighters and equipment ready to respond for the anticipated increase in fire danger and thunderstorms in the forecast. Wildfires may ignite from lighting and spread to trees. Many of our wildfires are detected by lookout observers and members of the public and industry.
Call 310-FIRE if you see smoke or flames and suspect it’s a wildfire. Here’s what you need to tell us:
- Where is the wildfire? Provide a description using road names, gps locations or legal land descriptions.
- How the fire is burning? Is it burning grass? Trees? Is it on agricultural land?
- How fast is it spreading? Is it stationary? Is it slower or faster than a normal walking speed?
- What colour is the smoke? Is it light grey or dark grey to black?
Learn more about how to report a wildfire.
Fire restriction
A fire restriction is in place for a small portion of the Edson Forest Area, located north of Grande Cache. Visit Alberta Fire Bans for more information and to see the boundaries of the fire restriction on a map.