There are three wildfires of note in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta.
Long Lake Complex (HWF-036, HWF-058, HWF-064)
- Wildfires HWF-036, HWF-058 and HWF-064 are part of the Long Lake Complex and being managed together.
- Wildfire HWF-036 is located near the communities of Rainbow Lake and Chateh. It is classified as being held at 168,672 hectares.
- Wildfire HWF-058 is located approximately 80 km southwest of the Town of High Level. It is classified as out of control at 24,153 hectares.
- Wildfire HWF-064 is located northwest of Zama City. It is classified as out of control at 5,200 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 being managed together.
- Wildfire SWF-068 is located northwest of Peavine Metis Settlement. It is classified as out of control at approximately 132,018 hectares.
- 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.
HWF-030 (Paskwa fire)
- This wildfire is located in the community of Fox Lake. It is classified as out of control at 96,582 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