A provincial state of emergency remains in effect due to numerous wildfires.
For wildfire related information, call the 24-hour info line at 310-4455 (available in 200+ languages) or visit alberta.ca/emergency.
A provincial state of emergency remains in effect due to numerous wildfires.
For wildfire related information, call the 24-hour info line at 310-4455 (available in 200+ languages) or visit alberta.ca/emergency.
Updates on the spring 2023 wildfire evacuations, financial assistance and other information related to this event.
Key information
Albertans who are evacuated can attend telephone town halls with government and partner organizations to get updates and answers to their questions.
Last updated: May 29 at 1:30 pm
Alberta residents who had to leave their home because of mandatory wildfire evacuation orders may be eligible for a one-time evacuation payment to help with accommodations, food and other necessities.
Eligible families will receive:
You may qualify for the evacuation payment if you:
See the Emergency evacuation payments - eligible communities section for a list of communities with an Evacuation Order in place for at least 7 days.
How to apply
Apply online using your Alberta.ca account.
Step 1. Create an Alberta.ca account if you don't have one
Step 2. Apply
For questions or assistance with your online application:
Wildfire information line
Alberta Supports Contact Centre
Last updated: May 31 at 3 pm
The following communities have had evacuation orders in place for at least 7 days:
Last updated: May 22 at 9:45 am
You may be eligible to apply for emergency financial assistance to help with unexpected emergencies if you can’t access other resources or wait until your next pay-cheque or government benefit cheque.
Last updated: May 17 at 2:30 pm
Last updated: May 12 at 7 pm
Evacuation Order: Evacuate now, the situation is dangerous.
Evacuation Alert: Be prepared to evacuate quickly if situation worsens.
Evacuees should register online or at your local reception centre.
Evacuation Order - View emergency alert for details and updates
Last reviewed: May 30
Last reviewed: May 30
Evacuation Order - View emergency alert for details and updates
Last updated: June 1 at 3:45 pm
Last reviewed: June 1
Last reviewed: May 30
Rainbow Lake - Evacuation Order
Last updated: May 31, 3:30 pm
Last updated: June 1 at 4 pm
East-central Area – Evacuation Alert
Mitsue Industrial Park – Evacuation Alert
Last reviewed: May 30
Chipewyan Lake - Evacuation Order
Last reviewed: May 30
Evacuation Alert- View emergency alert for details and updates
Last reviewed: May 30
Last updated: May 30 at 11:15 am
Evacuation Alert - View emergency alert for details and updates
Last reviewed: June 1
Last updated: May 15 at noon
Last updated: May 11 at 8:30 pm
Evacuees can replace lost or left-behind Alberta driver’s licences, ID cards or birth certificates free of charge until June 29, 2023.
Phone: 310-4455
Find a registry agent online
Learn more about replacing Alberta ID (PDF, 61 KB)
Last updated: May 12 at 2 pm
Health advice
Mental health support
Medication and medical supplies
Health cards
Last updated: May 16 at 10:30 am
For up-to-date information on mail and parcel delivery for affected communities:
Last updated: May 16 at 3:30 pm
Alberta RCMP are patrolling and monitoring evacuated communities, using a variety of tools and resources to minimize crime in affected areas. The RAVE Alert mass notification system will keep Albertans updated and informed of these activities.
Albertans are encouraged to sign up for the RCMP’s RAVE Alert notification system to stay up to date on wildfire crime prevention tips and proactive police activities.
Learn about precautions you can take to help law enforcement safeguard your property and belongings during an evacuation.
You can also call Crimestoppers to provide anonymous tips: 1-800-222-8477
Last updated: May 16 at 8:15 am
It’s not uncommon for reports of price gouging to occur during and after emergencies.
If the price you pay grossly exceeds that of similar goods or services that are readily available, and a business fails to inform you why they are charging more than their competitors, that may qualify as an unfair practice.
To report suspected unfair business practices, including price gouging:
Scammers and fraudsters will often try to take advantage of people during and after emergencies. Be particularly aware of scams from text, email or telephone that seek your personal or financial information.
We will never send you unsolicited emails, text messages or call you by phone asking for your personal information.
If you see something suspicious or think you've been the target of a scam, report it to your local police or to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre online.
Last updated: May 17 at 1:30 pm
Contact the Maintenance Enforcement Program (MEP) if you need help with your payments because of wildfires.
Last updated: May 12 at 11 am
Learn more about what you need to do as a tenant or landlord returning after a wildfire evacuation.
A special air quality statement has been issued for parts of the province as high levels of smoke and ash residue continue. Additional mobile air quality monitoring units have been deployed.
Resource: Alberta Health – Wildfires and air quality daily update (June 1)
Last updated: June 1 at 12:15 pm
There are no Boil Water Orders currently in place.
Last updated: May 24 at 2 pm
Alberta Courts are relocating sittings in communities affected by wildfires to other locations or online. For the latest updates and schedules visit:
Last updated: May 9 at 4:30 pm
Last updated: May 26 at 10 am
Outpatient clinic has been evacuated and remains closed.
EMS and affected zones continue to be fully engaged to ensure safe transport and care of all patients and residents. Other zones and provincial programs are assisting with reception centres and ensuring availability of spaces and equipment as needed.
Visit AHS.ca/wildfire for more information.
Last updated: May 26 at 2:45 pm
See a map of all active provincial parks and protected area closures.
Last updated: June 1 at 9:15 am
Last updated: May 29 at 12:30 pm
Determining when it's safe to return home after an evacuation order depends on several factors, including hazard conditions in your area and the guidance of local authorities.
Residents have been approved to re-enter the following communities:
Last updated: May 28 at 12:45 pm
Additional resources
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.
Donated funds will be used for immediate and ongoing relief and recovery efforts in response to the wildfires.
To make a donation to the 2023 Alberta Fires Appeal:
Last updated: May 11 at 2:15 pm
Thank you for your interest in supporting the wildfire response efforts.
Individuals and companies with goods or services to offer or donate to support government's response to the wildfire event can email: [email protected]
Last updated: May 11 at 2:15 pm
Watch the daily wildfire updates to hear from officials. Read and subscribe to the daily situation update news releases to get a summary of the actions government is taking to respond to the emergency.
View all news releases | Watch all news conferences
The community of Fort Chipewyan continues to be under an evacuation order. All Albertans who are evacuated or returning home should regularly check in with local authorities for the latest information.
Alberta Emergency Alerts provide critical information about an immediate disaster, where it is occuring, and what action you need to take.
Last updated: May 27
Declared states of local emergency can enable special emergency plans and other organizational mechanisms that support an emergency response. Local authorities may declare a State of Local Emergency in order to respond to an incident.
The following communities are currently under a State of Local Emergency:
Last updated: June 1
Band council resolutions have the same function for a First Nation as states of local emergency do for municipalities. Band council resolutions are written resolutions or authorizing documents of Chief and Council adopted by the elected officials for a First Nation.
The following communities have established band council resolutions:
Last updated: June 1
An Emergency Coordination Centre is the physical location at which the coordination of information and resources to support incident management (on-scene operations) activities normally takes place.
The following communities have established emergency coordination centres:
Last updated: June 1
An Incident Command Post is the field location where the primary functions are performed. The Incident Command Post may be co-located with the incident base or other incident facilities.
The following communities have established incident command posts:
Last updated: May 30
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