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July 12, 2023

Posted on Wed, Jul 12, 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 36,836 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 4,351 hectares.
  • Wildfire PWF-079 is classified as under control at 3.3 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 138,113 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.

GWF-038

  • This wildfire is located 10 km west of Deadwood Lake. It is classified as out of control at 7,148 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 21,716 hectares.
  • Wildfire HWF-083 is located 34 southeast of the South Tall Cree boundary. It is classified as out of control  at 7,519 hectares.
  • Wildfire HWF-087 is located 3 km south of Harper Creek. it is classified as out of control at 6,122 hectares.
  • Wildfire HWF-092 is currently classified as being held at 2 hectares.
  • There are firefighters, helicopters and heavy equipment working on this wildfire.
PWF-091
  • This wildfire is located two 55 km northwest of Dixonville. It is classified as out of control at 184 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 

July 11, 2023

Posted on Tue, Jul 11, 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 36,836 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 4,351 hectares.
  • Wildfire PWF-079 is classified as under control at 3.3 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 138,113 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.

GWF-038

  • This wildfire is located 10 km west of Deadwood Lake. It is classified as out of control at 7,148 hectares.
  • There are firefighters, helicopters and heavy equipment working on this wildfire.
HWF-072
  • This wildfire is located 14 km southwest of the South Tallcree First Nation boundary. It is classified as out of control at 21,716 hectares.
  • There are firefighters, helicopters and heavy equipment working on this wildfire.
PWF-091
  • This wildfire is located two 55 km northwest of Dixonville. It is classified as out of control at 184 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 

July 10, 2023

Posted on Mon, Jul 10, 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 36,836 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 4,351 hectares.
  • Wildfire PWF-079 is classified as under control at 3.3 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 138,113 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.

GWF-038

  • This wildfire is located 10 km west of Deadwood Lake. It is classified as out of control at 7,148 hectares.
  • There are firefighters, helicopters and heavy equipment working on this wildfire.
HWF-072
  • This wildfire is located 14 km southwest of the South Tallcree First Nation boundary. It is classified as out of control at 21,716 hectares.
  • There are firefighters, helicopters and heavy equipment working on this wildfire.
PWF-074
  • This wildfire is located two km northwest of Little Buffalo. It is classified as out of control at 101 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 

July 9, 2023

Posted on Sun, Jul 09, 2023

There are six 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 37,921 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 4,351 hectares.
  • Wildfire PWF-079 is classified as under control at 3.3 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 138,113 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.

GWF-038

  • This wildfire is located 10 km west of Deadwood Lake. It is classified as out of control at 7,148 hectares.
  • There are firefighters, helicopters and heavy equipment working on this wildfire.
HWF-072
  • This wildfire is located 14 km southwest of the South Tallcree First Nation boundary. It is classified as out of control at 21,716 hectares.
  • There are firefighters, helicopters and heavy equipment working on this wildfire.
PWF-074
  • This wildfire is located two km northwest of Little Buffalo. It is classified as out of control at 93.5 hectares.
  • There are firefighters, helicopters and heavy equipment working on this wildfire.

PWF091

  • This wildfire is classified as out of control at 97 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 

July 8, 2023

Posted on Sat, Jul 08, 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 36,836 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 3,369 hectares.
  • Wildfire PWF-079 is classified as under control at 3.3 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 138,113 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.

GWF-038

  • This wildfire is located 10 km west of Deadwood Lake. It is classified as out of control at 7,148 hectares.
  • There are firefighters, helicopters and heavy equipment working on this wildfire.
HWF-072
  • This wildfire is located 14 km southwest of the South Tallcree First Nation boundary. It is classified as out of control at 21,716 hectares.
  • There are firefighters, helicopters and heavy equipment working on this wildfire.
PWF-074
  • This wildfire is located two km northwest of Little Buffalo. It is classified as out of control at 93.5 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 

July 7, 2023

Posted on Fri, Jul 07, 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 36,448 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 3,351 hectares.
  • Wildfire PWF-079 is classified as under control at 3.3 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 138,113 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.

GWF-038

  • This wildfire is located 10 km west of Deadwood Lake. It is classified as out of control at 7,148 hectares.
  • There are firefighters, helicopters and heavy equipment working on this wildfire.
HWF-072
  • This wildfire is located 14 km southwest of the South Tallcree First Nation boundary. It is classified as out of control at 21,716 hectares.
  • There are firefighters, helicopters and heavy equipment working on this wildfire.
PWF-074
  • This wildfire is located two km northwest of Little Buffalo. It is classified as out of control at 93.5 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 

July 6, 2023

Posted on Thu, Jul 06, 2023

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


Basset Complex (HWF-058, PWF-067)

  • Wildfires HWF-058 and PWF-067 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 35,501 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 2,308 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 138,113 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.

GWF-038

  • This wildfire is located 10 km west of Deadwood Lake. It is classified as out of control at 7,148 hectares.
  • There are firefighters, helicopters and heavy equipment working on this wildfire.
HWF-072
  • This wildfire is located 14 km southwest of the South Tallcree First Nation boundary. It is classified as out of control at 21,716 hectares.
  • There are firefighters, helicopters and heavy equipment working on this wildfire.
PWF-074
  • This wildfire is located two km northwest of Little Buffalo. It is classified as out of control at 93.5 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 

July 5, 2023

Posted on Wed, Jul 05, 2023

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


Basset Complex (HWF-058, PWF-067)

  • Wildfires HWF-058 and PWF-067 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 34,775 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 2,168.
  • 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 132,018 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.

GWF-038

  • This wildfire is located 10 km west of Deadwood Lake. It is classified as out of control at 7,139 hectares.
  • There are firefighters, helicopters and heavy equipment working on this wildfire.
HWF-072
  • This wildfire is located 14 km southwest of the South Tallcree First Nation boundary. It is classified as out of control at 21,716 hectares.
  • There are firefighters, helicopters and heavy equipment working on this wildfire.
PWF-074
  • This wildfire is located two km northwest of Little Buffalo. It is classified as out of control at 93.5 hectares.
  • There are firefighters, helicopters and heavy equipment working on this wildfire.

The Long Lake Complex and HWF-030 (Paskwa Fire) are no longer considered wildfires of note as of July 5, 2023. 

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 

July 4, 2023

Posted on Tue, Jul 04, 2023

There are six 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 169,076 hectares.
  • Wildfire HWF-058 is located 13 km northwest of Paddle Prairie Metis Settlement. It is classified as out of control at 34,811 hectares.
  • Wildfire HWF-064 is located northwest of Zama City. It is classified as out of control at 4,554 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 along the south side of the community of Fox Lake. It is classified as being held at 96,582 hectares.
  • There are firefighters, helicopters and heavy equipment working on this wildfire.

HWF-072

  • This wildfire is located 14 km southwest of the South Tallcree First Nation boundary. It is classified as out of control at 21,716 hectares.
  • There are firefighters, helicopters and heavy equipment working on this wildfire.

PWF-067

  • This wildfire 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 2,140.
  • There are firefighters, helicopters and heavy equipment working on this wildfire.

PWF-074

  • This wildfire is located two km northwest of Little Buffalo. It is classified as out of control at 93 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 

June 30, 2023

Posted on Fri, Jun 30, 2023

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 168,696 hectares.
  • Wildfire HWF-058 is located approximately 13 km northwest of Paddle Prairie Metis Settlement. It is classified as out of control at 30,703 hectares.
  • Wildfire HWF-064 is located northwest of Zama City. It is classified as out of control at 4,526 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