Wildfires of note

July 21, 2023

Posted on Fri, Jul 21, 2023

There are five wildfires of note in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta.


Basset Complex (HWF-058, PWF-067, PWF-079)

  • Wildfires HWF-058, PWF-067 and PWF-079 are part of the Basset Complex and are being managed together.
  • Wildfire HWF-058 is located 13 km northwest of Paddle Prairie Metis Settlement. It is classified as out of control at 39,410 hectares.
  • Wildfire PWF-067 is located 18 km from the intersection of the Keg River Highway and Highway 35 and 695 intersection. It is classified as out of control at 5,248 hectares.
  • Wildfire PWF-079 is classified as under control at 3 hectares.
  • There are firefighters, helicopters and heavy equipment working on this complex.

Kimiwan Complex (PWF-038, SWF-068)

  • Wildfires PWF-038 and SWF-068 are part of the Kimiwan Complex and are being managed together.
  • Wildfire SWF-068 is located northwest of Peavine Metis Settlement. It is classified as out of control at approximately 143,039 hectares.
  • Wildfire PWF-038 is located near Three Creeks and Simon Lake. It is classified as under control at approximately 6,534 hectares. 
  • There are firefighters, helicopters and heavy equipment working on this complex.

MWF-043

  • This wildfire is located 20 km southeast of Fort Fitzgerald. It is classified as out of control 50,341 hectares.
  • There are firefighters, helicopters and heavy equipment working on this wildfire.

Owl Complex (HWF-072, HWF-083, HWF-087, HWF-092)
  • Wildfire HWF-072 is located 14 km southwest of the South Tall Cree First Nation boundary. It is classified as out of control at 30,123 hectares.
  • Wildfire HWF-083 is located 34 southeast of the South Tall Cree boundary. It is classified as out of control  at 13,700 hectares.
  • Wildfire HWF-087 is located 3 km south of Harper Creek. it is classified as out of control at 12,508 hectares.
  • Wildfire HWF-092 is currently classified as being held at 2 hectares.
  • There are firefighters, helicopters and heavy equipment working on this wildfire.

For more information on wildfires in Alberta please visit Alberta Wildfire Status.

This information is updated daily.


A wildfire of note is determined to be of significant public interest and may pose a threat to public safety, communities or critical infrastructure.

Wildfires of note do not typically include mutual aid wildfires located outside of the Forest Protection Area of Alberta. Alberta Wildfire provides assistance on a mutual aid wildfire but is not the lead agency.


The Forest Protection Area of Alberta is divided into ten forest areas. Find the latest updates for each area or subscribe to receive them in your inbox. 

Calgary Forest Area 

Edson Forest Area 

Fort McMurray Forest Area 

Grande Prairie Forest Area 

High Level Forest Area 

Lac La Biche Forest Area 

Peace River Forest Area 

Rocky Mountain House Forest Area 

Slave Lake Forest Area 

Whitecourt Forest Area