There are three wildfires of note in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta.
MWF-043 (Fort Fitzgerald)
- This wildfire is located 20 km southeast of Fort Fitzgerald. It is classified as out of control 108,556 hectares.
- There are firefighters, helicopters and heavy equipment working on this wildfire.
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 39,147 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.
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.
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