There are 13 wildfire of note in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta.
EWF-031
- Wildfire EWF-031 is located 14 km Southeast of Edson, Minnow Lake Provincial Recreation Area has been overrun by the wildfire. It is still classified as out of control at 77,920 hectares.
- Alberta Wildfire is responding with two dozer groups, two intermediate and one medium helicopter. One ignition helicopter and airtanker support.
WCU-001 and WCU-002
- These wildfires are located in the Evansburg/Entwistle/Wildwood/Hansonville area.
- These wildfires are classified as out of control at 8586ha (WCU001) & 2,400 ha (WCU002).
- Wildfire WCU-002 is approximately 7 km northwest of Evansburg on both sides of Highway 22, 3 km north of Highway 16. This wildfire is classified as out of control at 2,700 hectares in size and is 65 per cent contained.
- There are 80 wildland firefighters, helicopters, and heavy equipment working to control this wildfire.
- Airtankers are available if required.
- Structural protection unit is on scene and integrating operations with Yellowhead County.
- Heavy equipment worked through the night to contain the excursion on the north side of fire. The fire also crossed established guard on the SW corner, heavy equipment contained that excursion as well.
- An evacuation order is in place for residents East of the Pembina.
HWF-030 (Fox Lake)
- Wildfire HWF-030 is in the community of Fox Lake. This wildfire is classified as out of control at 16,390 hectares.
- There are 70 firefighters, aircraft, structure protection crews with vehicle, heavy equipment and helicopters working on this fire. Airtankers are also supporting this wildfire.
- The community of Fox Lake has been fully evacuated to the town of High Level.
- Alberta Wildfire is actively suppressing this wildfire with the current resources.
HWF-036
- This wildfire is located near the Rainbow Lake Community. It is classified as out of control at 2,130 hectares.
- Alberta Wildfire is responding with 44 firefighters, heavy equipment and helicopters.
- County has declared a State of Local Emergency and is on an evacuation alert to prepare residents for possible evacuation.
RCU-005
- Wildfire RCU-005 is 2 km from the south edge of Drayton Valley. It is classified as out of control at 3,500 hectares.
- Alberta Wildfire is responding with 26 wildfire fighters and helicopters to the wildfire. Airtankers will also be supporting the firefighting efforts today. Brazeau County has additional resources assisting with this wildfire.
RWF-034
- Wildfire RWF-034 is located near the O’Chiese Reserve. It is classified as out of control at 51,000 hectares.
- The Reserve has been put on evacuation alert and several homes have been evacuated.
GWF-017
- Wildfire GWF-017 is located 3 km Southeast of Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation. It is classified as out of control at 1,600 hectares.
- There are currently road closures in the area.
GCU-003
- This wildfire is located Southwest of Grande Prairie. It is currently classified as out of control at 1,000 hectares.
- The County is leading an evacuation around the fire for a 10km radius.
- Smoke has impacted the ability to have aircraft responding to this wildfire.
GWF-018
- This wildfire is in Clearhills County. It is classified as out of control at 8,500 hectares.
- There is heavy equipment working to build a guard around this wildfire.
WWF-023
- This wildfire is located in the Fox Creek Area. It is classified as out of control at 15,000 hectares.
- There are 16 firefighters, two helicopters and heavy equipment responding to this wildfire.
- An evacuation order was issued May 6 for people in this area.
SWF-053/058/063 Merged together (Grizzly Complex)
- The Grizzly Complex is comprised of SWF-053, SWF-058 and SWF-063. This wildfire is still classified as out of control at 58,000 hectares.
SWF-060
- This wildfire is located in the Utikima Lake, Whitefish Lake and Gift Lake First Nation. It is classified as out of control at 10,000 hectares.
- There are 24 firefighters, five helicopters and heavy equipment responding to this wildfire.
SWF-068
- This wildfire is located in the area of the Peavine Metis Settlement. It is classified as out of control at 10,000 hectares.
- Firefighters along with heavy equipment and helicopters are responding to this wildfire.
For more information on wildfires in Alberta please visit:
Alberta Wildfire Dashboard https://www.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/3ffcc2d0ef3e4e0999b0cf8b636defa3
This information will be updated, as required, by 11 a.m.
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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