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 and Hansonville. They are classified as out of control 9,898 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 is an Incident Management Team, firefighters, helicopters and heavy equipment supporting this fire. Airtankers are also available as required.
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 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 56,461 ha. There are 22 firefighters, four heavy equipment groups and six helicopters working on the wildfire.
- Firefighters, helicopters and heavy equipment are supporting this wildfire. Airtankers are available as required.
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.
- Firefighters, helicopters and heavy equipment are supporting this wildfire. Airtankers are available as required.
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.
- Firefighters, helicopters and heavy equipment are supporting this wildfire. Airtankers are available as required.
- Firefighters extinguished wildfires SWF-061, SWF-062 and SWF-070 that were part of this complex.
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.
- Firefighters, helicopters and heavy equipment supporting this fire. Airtankers are available as required.
- A British Columbia IMT is managing this complex.
- Wildfire RWF-034 is located near the O’Chiese Reserve. It is classified as out of control at 64,575 hectares. .
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.
- Firefighters, helicopters and heavy equipment supporting this fire. Airtankers are available as required.
- Grand Cache, DeBolt and Valleyview Fire Departments are also engaged in operations.
GCU-003
- This wildfire is located southwest of Grande Prairie. It is currently classified as out of control at 1,500 hectares.
- There is an Incident Management Team, firefighters, helicopters and heavy equipment supporting this fire. Airtankers are also available as required.
- The County Fire department, heavy equipment, and structural protection unit is working alongside Alberta Wildfire firefighting crews on the 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 is an Incident Management Team, firefighters, helicopters and heavy equipment supporting this fire. Airtankers are also available as required.
HWF-036
- This wildfire is located near the Rainbow Lake community. It is classified as out of control at 17,399 hectares.
- There is a type 2 Incident Management Team, firefighters, helicopters and heavy equipment supporting this fire. Airtankers are also available as required.
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.
- Firefighters, helicopters, a Wildland Urban Interface crew and heavy equipment are supporting this fire. Airtankers are available as required.
WWF-023
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- This wildfire is located in the Fox Creek area. It is classified as out of control at 21,568 hectares.
- Firefighters, helicopters and heavy equipment are supporting this wildfire. Airtankers are available as required.
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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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