There are 11 wildfire 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 will be reported together.
- Wildfires WCU-001 and WCU-002 are in the area of Evansburg, Entwistle, Wildwood, Lobstick and Hansonville. They are classified as out of control at 7,254 hectares (WCU001) and 2,400 hectares (WCU002).
- Wildfire EWF-035 is located 3 km southeast of Shining Bank and is classified as out of control at 5,027 hectares.
- There are 69 firefighters working alongside 14 pieces of heavy equipment on the complex. Additionally, nine helicopters are performing bucketing operations on the wildfires near affected communities.
Grizzly Complex (SWF-057, SWF-063, SWF-064)
- Wildfires SWF-057, SWF-063, SWF-064 are part of the Grizzly Complex and will be reported together.
- Wildfire SWF-057 is located on the southwest side of Grizzly Ridge Wildland Provincial Park and classified as out of control at 8,136 hectares. There are ten firefighters, three heavy equipment groups and seven helicopters working on the wildfire.
- Wildfire SWF-063 is located near the East Prairie Metis Settlement. It is out of control at 69,074 ha. There are 22 firefighters, four heavy equipment groups and six helicopters working on the wildfire.
Kimiwan Complex (PWF-038, SWF-068)
- Wildfires PWF-038 and SWF-068 are part of the Kimiwan Complex and will be reported together.
- Wildfire SWF-068 is located by the Peavine Metis Settlement. It is classified as out of control at 23,706 hectares.
- Alberta Wildfire is responding with three helicopters, a heavy equipment group and 20 firefighters.
Nipisi Complex (SWF-059, SWF-060)
- Wildfires SWF-059 and SWF-060 are part of the Nipisi Complex and will be reported together.
- Wildfire SWF-060 is located on the east side of Utikuma Lake and is classified as out of control at 15,880 hectares.
- Alberta Wildfire has 35 wildland firefighters, three heavy equipment groups and nine helicopters responding to this wildfire.
Pembina Wildfire Complex (EWF-031, EWF-039, RWF-034, RWF-040)
- Wildfires EWF-031, EWF-039, RWF-034 and RWF-040 are part of the Pembina Wildfire Complex and will be reported together.
- Wildfire EWF-031 is located 25 km west of Lodgepole, 20 km northwest of Brazeau Dam and 14 km southeast of Edson. It is still classified as out of control at 77,920 hectares.
- Wildfire RWF-034 is located near the O’Chiese Reserve. It is classified as out of control at 64,575 hectares.
- There are 20 pieces of heavy equipment and four helicopters assigned to the complex.
Sturgeon Lake Complex (GWF-017, GWF-023)
- Wildfires GWF-017 and GWF-023 are part of the Sturgeon Lake Complex and will be reported together.
- Wildfire GWF-017 is located 3 km southeast of Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation. It is classified as out of control at 3,765 hectares.
- Alberta Wildfire is responding with firefighters, aircraft and heavy equipment. Heavy equipment operators are working to establish a guard around the perimeter of the fire.
GCU-003
- This wildfire is located southwest of Grande Prairie. It is currently classified as out of control at 1,500 hectares.
- The County of Grande Prairie department is working alongside Alberta Wildfire firefighters, heavy equipment operators and aircraft on this wildfire.
HWF-030
- This wildfire is located in the community of Fox Lake. It is classified as out of control at 16,400 hectares.
- There are 70 firefighters, 11 helicopters and heavy equipment responding to this wildfire.
HWF-036
- This wildfire is located near the Rainbow Lake community. It is classified as out of control at 18,946 hectares.
- Alberta Wildfire is responding with 66 firefighters, eight helicopters and heavy equipment.
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 has sent firefighters and helicopters to assist Brazeau County with this wildfire.
WWF-023
- This wildfire is located in the Fox Creek area. It is classified as out of control at 21,568 hectares.
- Alberta Wildfire is responding with firefighters, heavy equipment and helicopters conducting bucketing operations.
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Alberta Wildfire Status
This information will be 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.
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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