Those evacuated due to wildfires should register at local reception centres or at emergencyregistration.alberta.ca.

Current situation

  • Alberta has declared a provincial state of emergency. Visit alberta.ca/emergency for information or call 310-4455, now available 24-7.
  • Today, the fire danger was expected to increase to extreme levels in the far northern parts of the province. Lower fire danger was expected in the Rockies.
  • There are 77 active wildfires in the Forest Protection Area.
    • 22 are classified as out of control
    • 16 are being held and are not expected to grow beyond projected boundaries given current weather conditions and resources
    • 34 are under control
  • Evacuation orders: 16
  • Evacuation alerts: 5
  • Number of evacuees: 16,470
  • Alberta currently has more than 800 wildland firefighters, heavy equipment and airtankers responding to wildfires in the province.

New information

  • A mandatory evacuation order is in effect for the hamlet of Little Smoky.
  • Evacuation orders are in effect for:
    • The following areas of the Municipal District of Greenview:
      • the immediate area surrounding the Hamlet of Little Smoky.
      • area north of Valleyview, including Township Road 730 to 710, from Range Road 245 to Highway 49.
      • south of Grovedale.
    • Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation and surrounding area.
    • Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation and Sandy Bay, north of Highway 43 and east of Young’s Point Road, including Cozy Cove and Boyd’s Lakeshore Properties.
  • An evacuation alert has been issued for Woodlands County and the Shining Bank area, both currently affected by the Deep Creek wildfire complex.
  • An evacuation alert has been issued for Clear Hills County to residents south of Highway 64 between Worsley and Cleardale.
  • The Whitefish Atikameg evacuation order has been downgraded to an evacuation alert.
  • 200 troops from the Canadian Armed Forces have been deployed to priority areas to assist with ongoing firefighting operations, with an additional 100 deploying this weekend.

Donations

  • Albertans who wish to help can make cash donations through the Canadian Red Cross or within their regions to a recognized charitable organization of their choice.
  • The Government of Canada and the Government of Alberta will each match every dollar donated to the Canadian Red Cross 2023 Alberta Fires Appeal. This means that every $1 donated will become $3 to support those affected by the wildfires.
  • Individuals and companies with goods or services to offer or donate to support the government’s response to the wildfire can email [email protected].

For more information on the emergency and supports for evacuees, go to alberta.ca/emergency.