Edson Forest Area - June 10, 2025

Wildfire situation

Since January 1, there have been 45 wildfires in the Edson Forest Area burning a total of 1,086 hectares (ha). 

View active wildfires, their locations and statistics on the wildfire status dashboard. Wildfires are regularly assessed by experts and assigned a status to describe the behaviour of the wildfire, and how it is responding to suppression efforts under current and expected conditions. 

Wildfire information open house in Peers

Join Alberta Wildfire and Yellowhead County Fire Department at the Peers Multiplex anytime between 4 - 7 pm on Wednesday June 11. Wildfire updates, FireSmart and general information will be available for community members. 

EWF038 near Cynthia

EWF038 is located 12 km northeast of Cynthia and 10 km east of Highway 753. It is 7 km north of Highway 621, on the northeast corner of Sink Hole Lake. The wildfire is estimated to be 10 ha and classified as under control and not expected to grow. Firefighters continue searching for and extinguishing hot spots. 

Yellowhead Wildfire Complex | EWF030, EWF036

EWF036 January Creek Wildfire

EWF036 is located on the south side of Peers on both sides of Highway 32. The size is estimated to be 738 ha and remains classified as out of control. The cause of the wildfire is under investigation.

Today, the area expects to see a high of 22C with 25% relative humidity and winds from the west becoming northwest at 10 km/h near mid afternoon, gusting to 40, then diminishing later in the evening. Some rain is forecasted for tonight and into tomorrow, with significant rain in the forecast for later in the week. Tomorrow, a high of 22C and relative humidity of 30% is in the forecast, with winds from the east at 25 km/h, gusting to 40 km/h. Smoke will be visible from within the fire perimeter.

Firefighters have been working tirelessly over the past several week to contain the wildfire as quickly and safely as possible. Their efforts have included long hours on the fire line, often in challenging conditions, to bring the wildfire to extinguishment. They will continue to be supported by heavy equipment and helicopters, searching for and extinguishing hot spots on the wildfire. 

Aerial heat scans conducted last week identified priority hot spots, with most heat located in the interior of the wildfire perimeter, specifically in the northeast and southwest areas. Crews have focused their efforts on these zones, and additional heat scans are planned in the coming days to guide ongoing work.

EWF030 Mercoal Creek Wildfire 

EWF030 is located 6 km west of Mercoal and 16 km southwest of Robb. The wildfire is estimated to be 320 ha in size and determined to be caused by lightning. The wildfire is now classified as under control which means that firefighting efforts were successful and there is no risk that the fire will spread. No hot spots were found during the last aerial heat scan, firefighters will monitor regularly for any activity and action the fire if there is any. 

Reclamation of containment lines that were created by heavy equipment has begun on EWF030. These areas are restored to a more natural state, encouraging new vegetation growth, reducing environmental impacts, and preventing erosion.

Smoky conditions

Smoke from surrounding fires may be visible and settling over our communities. Visit firesmoke.ca to see where the smoke is coming from. If you have smoke-related health concerns, call 811 or visit the Alberta Health website.

Evacuations and road closures

Visit Alberta Emergency Alert or download the app for information on current evacuation orders or alerts. You can also find information on wildfire preparedness on our website. For highway closures, visit Alberta 511. 

Contact info

Caroline Charbonneau
780-740-1341
[email protected]