There are five wildfires of note in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta.
Jasper Wildfire Complex
Wildfires ANP002 and ANP003 are classified as out of control and Parks Canada is reporting the size to be 36,000 ha. The north and south fires both spread towards the Jasper townsite and have merged together.
Slightly warmer and drier conditions today. West to southwest winds along a trough axis affixed to a second low tracking north of the site. Precipitation chances remain minimal. Crews will continue to secure perimeters and work on areas near structures and infrastructure.
Alberta Wildfire is assisting Parks Canada with the Jasper Wildfire Complex by providing firefighters, heavy equipment and a helicopter. For the most up-to-date information on this Complex, visit Parks Canada's website.
The Municipality of Jasper has issued an evacuation order for Jasper National Park. Visit Alberta Emergency Alert for more information.
MCX002 - Cattail Lake Complex
Wildfires MWF047 and MWF077 and MWF079 are part of the Cattail Lake Complex. All of these wildfires are out of control. They were caused by lightning.
MWF047 is the largest wildfire in this complex and is 106,726 ha in size. This wildfire is approximately 6.8 km northeast of industrial facilities, 53 km northeast Fort McKay and 68 km northeast of Fort McMurray.
MWF077 is 17,814 hectares in size. This wildfire is located approximately 6.7 km south of industrial facilities, 38 km east of Fort McKay and 46 km northeast of Fort McMurray.
MWF079 is located near the Saskatchewan border and is 379 ha in size.
Rain fell on all fires within the complex yesterday afternoon and overnight. With higher humidity and recent precipitation, fire behaviour is expected to be minimal today. Firefighters and air operations were delayed due to low cloud and rain, Weather conditions are expected to change this afternoon allowing crews to travel to the fire line and resume their operations.
There are over 160 firefighters and support staff, 19 helicopters and seven pieces of heavy equipment working on this complex. An incident management team is overseeing operations.
See the Fort McMurray Forest Area update for more information.
LCX001 - Kettle River Complex
The Kettle River Complex includes 17 wildfires: LWF101 LWF123, LWF124, LWF126, LWF136, LWF139, LWF140, LWF141, LWF142, LWF143, LWF152, LWF155, LWF156, LWF159, LWF162, LWF164, LWF168 and LWF175.
LWF164 is classified as out of control at 1,400 ha in size. It is located approximately 12km northeast of Conklin along highway 881. Heavy equipment will continue to work to establish a dozer guard along the west and southeast fire perimeters. Operations staff are looking for opportunities to establish hose lines on the east and northeast perimeters in the days ahead.
LWF141 is classified as under control at 36 ha in size. It is located approximately 3 km north of Chard. Good progress was made on this fire yesterday. A fire guard has now been completed on the southern perimeter of this fire.
LWF152 is classified as out of control at 475 ha in size. It is located approximately 22 km northeast of Conklin and 10 km southeast of Highway 881. This wildfire is being monitored for growth and fire activity.
There are over 150 firefighters and support staff, nine helicopters and 14 pieces of heavy equipment assigned to this complex.
See the Lac La Biche Forest Area update for more information.
HCX001 - Semo Complex
Wildfires HWF053, HWF061, HWF081, HWF083, HWF136 and HWF141 are part of the Semo Complex. All of these wildfires are out of control.
HWF061 is the largest wildfire in the complex and is 96,181 ha in size. It is located 8 km northeast of Jon D'or Prairie, 12 km north of Fox Lake and 2.2 km from Highway 58. It was caused by lightning.
HWF136 is 5,469 ha in size. It is located north of highway 58 and approximately 13 km northwest of Garden River.
HWF053 is 709 ha in size and is located directly above HWF061.
Strong, gusting winds impacted operations and limited most helicopter use yesterday. The gusty winds created dangerous conditions for firefighters working on-the-ground. Despite this, firefighters were able to access the spot fire at the furthest southern portion of HWF061 for the first time and began to establish line.
Heavy equipment operators are hard at work today and will keep working towards completing access routes north of Highway 58, assisting with accessibility directly to the southern perimeter of HWF061.
There are over 300 firefighters and support staff, 15 helicopters and 73 pieces of heavy equipment working on this complex. An incident management team is overseeing operations.
Garden River, John D'or Prairie and Fox Lake are all under an evacuation order. Visit Alberta Emergency Alert for more information.
See the High Level Forest Area update for more information.
MCX003 - Algar Lake Complex
Wildfires MWF069 and MWF086 and LWF165 make up the Algar Lake Complex. All of these wildfires are out of control.
MWF069 is 17,183 ha in size. This wildfire is located 10 km west of Highway 63 and 40 km southwest of Fort McMurray. Conditions have eased with significant rain falling overnight, firefighters cannot access the fire due to rain. Heavy equipment will work to enhance control line where access is available. Fire behaviour is expected to be minimal. Aircraft will patrol throughout the day.
MWF086 is 2,251 ha in size. It is located 37 km southwest of Fort McMurray. This wildfire is being monitored for growth and fire activity.
LWF165 is 1,883 hectares in size. It is located 20 km south of Crow Lake. Firefighters are working on hot spots on the north and south sides of the fire and east and west of HWY 63. Heavy equipment have completed containment lines on the west side of Highway 63. They will now move to establish containment lines on the portion of the wildfire on the east side of the highway.
There are over 122 firefighters and support staff working on this complex, 13 helicopters and 16 pieces of heavy equipment. An incident management team is overseeing operations.
There are no immediate concerns for travel disruptions to the highway. Visit 511 Alberta for the most up-to date information on road closues.
See the Fort McMurray Forest Area update for more information.
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.
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