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Wildfire update

Fort McMurray Forest Area - April 11, 2025

Report a wildfire: 
310-FIRE (3473)

Alberta Wildfire application:

Moderate wildfire danger

Due to the higher temperatures, rain and rapid snow melt, the wildfire danger level is moderate in the Fort McMurray Forest Area.

Over the next few weeks, the wildfire danger level can change quickly. Always use caution when doing any burning activities.

 

There has been one wildfire in the Fort McMurray Forest Area since January 1, 2025. If you see smoke or flame in the forest please call 310-FIRE (3473) to report it. 

Hazard reduction burns (HRBs) may start as soon as Monday, April 14th. Alberta Wildfire and Regional Emergency Services may start completing controlled burns throughout the region for the month of April, as long as ideal weather conditions are present. 

HRBs are completed as an effort to reduce wildfire risk by removing fuels from the landscape. These burns are only completed under the eye of experienced firefighters, with the support of helicopters. 

Areas with plans for hazard reductions burns include:

Saprae Creek:

  • A 25-hectare strip running north to the Clearwater River, east of Saprae Creek.

Fort McMurray (west):

  • North Tower Road: A 25-hectare strip north of Tower Road running north towards Parsons area, west of Timberlea.
  • South Tower Road: A 33-hectare strip south of Tower Road running south towards the Athabasca River, west of Thickwood Heights.
  • Northwest Parsons Creek: A 7-hectare strip running northeast, connecting the northern end of the North Tower Road burn to natural fire breaks near North Parsons Gateway.

Abasand:

  • A 15-hectare strip running south from the Athabasca River towards the Horse River, west of Abasand.

Gregoire Lake Regional:

  • Amoco Meadow: A 6.98-hectare section, south of Amoco Road and east of Twp Road 854A.
  • Amoco Field: A 1.09 hectare section, west of Amoco Road.
Four firefighters complete a hazard reduction burn to reduce wildfire risk This image is of a successful hazard reduction burn from 2024 that was completed within the Fort McMurray Forest Area. Even more are planned for 2025

Get your fire permits

Fire permits are free and can be requested online, for any burning other than a campfire. You may also request your fire permit by calling the Fort McMurray permit line at 780-743-7125. 

Stay informed of fire restrictions and bans by checking Alberta Fire Bans.

Prevent spring wildfires

Spring wildfires are almost always human-caused, highlighting the importance of revisiting winter burn sites.

Ensuring all hot spots are extinguished can prevent a winter burn from starting a spring wildfire.

Learn more about winter burning.

 

Contact info

Randi-Marie Adams
780-404-9186
[email protected]

Published on April 11, 2025 9:26 am