Wildfires of note

June 18, 2023

Posted on Sun, Jun 18, 2023

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


Deep Creek Complex (EWF-035, WCU-001, WCU-002)

  • Wildfires EWF-035, WCU-001 and WCU-002 are part of the Deep Creek Complex and being managed together.
  • Wildfires WCU-001 and WCU-002 are in the area of Evansburg, Entwistle, Wildwood, Lobstick and Hansonville. They are classified as being held at 6,284 hectares (WCU001) and 2,478 hectares (WCU002).
  • Wildfire EWF-035 is located southeast of Shining Bank and is classified as being held at 19,672 hectares.
  • There are firefighters, helicopters and heavy equipment working on this complex.

Eagle Complex (WWF-023, GWF-027, GWF-040)

  • Wildfires WWF-023, GWF-027 and GWF-040 are part of the Eagle Complex and being managed together.
  • Wildfire WWF-023 is located near Fox Creek and Little Smoky. It is classified as out of control at 66,443 hectares. 
  • Wildfire GWF-027 is located in the M.D. Greenview and is classified as out of control at 55,197 hectares.
  • Wildfire GWF-040 is under control at 1.3 hectares.
  • There are firefighters, helicopters and heavy equipment working on this complex.

 Grizzly Complex (SWF-057, SWF-063, SWF-064, SWF-095)

  • Wildfires SWF-057, SWF-063, SWF-064 and SWF-095 are part of the Grizzly Complex and being managed together.
  • Wildfire SWF-057 is located about 26 km south of Kinuso and 30 km southwest of Slave Lake. It is classified as being held at 16,728 ha. 
  • Wildfire SWF-063 is located 7 km south of High Prairie and 16 km northwest of Swan Hills. It is near the East Prairie Metis Settlement. It is out of control at 123,670 ha. 
  • Wildfire SWF-064 is located over 40 km northwest of Swan Hills, is classified as out of control and has burned 40,060 ha. 
  • Wildfire SWF095 is located southeast of the hamlet of Sweathouse. It is out of control at 8,500 ha.
  • 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 approximately 6 km northwest of Peavine Metis Settlement. It is classified as out of control at 132,316 hectares.
  • PWF-038 is located near Three Creeks and Simon Lake. It is classified as under control at approximately 6,130 hectares. 
  • There are firefighters, helicopters and heavy equipment working on this complex.

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 out of control at 165,400 hectares.
  • Wildfire HWF-058 is located approximately 80 km southwest of the Town of High Level. It is classified as out of control at 21,356 hectares.
  • Wildfire HWF-064 is located approximately 10 km northwest of Zama City. It is classified as out of control at 4,689 hectares.
  • There are firefighters, helicopters and heavy equipment working on this complex.

Pembina Wildfire Complex (EWF-031, RWF-034, RWF-040)

  • Wildfires EWF-031, RWF-034 and RWF-040 are part of the Pembina Wildfire Complex and being managed together.
  • Wildfire EWF-031 is located approximately 1.5 km southeast of Edson, 5 km northwest of Brazeau Dam and 18 km west of Lodgepole. It is still classified as out of control at 204,318 hectares.
  • Wildfire RWF-034 is located near the O’Chiese Reserve. It is classified as out of control at 87,492 hectares.
  • Wildfire RWF-040 is located near Forestry Trunk Road and Brown Creek Provincial Recreational Area. It is classified as out of control at 5,089 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.

MWF-025 (Rocky River Fire)

  • This wildfire is located approximately 7 km north of Fort Chipewyan and is classified as out of control at 60,568 hectares.
  • There are firefighters, helicopters and airtankers working on this wildfire.

SWF-081 (Carrot Lake Fire)

  • This wildfire is located near Chipewyan Lake. It is classified as out of control at 34,357 hectares.
  • There are firefighters and helicopters 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