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Wildfire update

Fort McMurray Forest Area - July 24, 2026

Report a wildfire: 
310-FIRE (3473)

Alberta Wildfire application:

Very High wildfire danger

With continued warm temperatures and minimal precipitation, the wildfire danger remains high in Fort McMurray and very high in Fort Fitzgerald and Fort Chipewyan. If you're spending time outdoors, use caution and help prevent human-caused wildfires. Ensure campfires are completely extinguished before leaving them unattended, and avoid activities that could create sparks in dry vegetation. Small actions can make a big difference in reducing wildfire risk.

Wildfire Situation

There are currently no active wildfires in the Fort McMurray Forest Area. 

Since January 1, there have been 44 wildfires in the forest area. To view active wildfires, visit the Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard or download the Alberta Wildfire Status app.

Sign the Pledge – Win a Helicopter Tour

Take the wildfire pledge by August 15, 2026, and you could win an unforgettable helicopter tour of the Fort McMurray Forest Area. Explore wildfire operations up close, fly over the historic Horse River wildfire site and learn from experts about fire ecology and suppression. It’s your chance to see wildfire management from above, while helping keep our communities safe. 

Last year's wildfire pledge winner, pictured below, took to the skies with her guest for an unforgettable educational helicopter tour last August. Take the wildfire pledge for your chance to win this year's helicopter tour while helping reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires. Every pledge makes a difference.
 

Please sign the pledge here by filling in the form at the bottom. One entry per person.

Fort McMurray's 2025 Wildfire Pledge winner, Jessica Ventham, poses with her guest, Thomas Thurston, in front of a helicopter. Jessica won an educational flight, which took place on August 31, 2025.

 

 Responsible recreation

If you are heading outdoors, remember to do your part to prevent wildfires. Recreating responsibly on Alberta's public land helps keep our forests safe. 

Remember to: 

  • Adhere to Alberta Fire Bans.
  • When permitted, only create campfires on hard surfaces and/or in campfire rings.
  • Keep campfires small, always ensure they are full extinguished and never leave them unattended.
  • Properly maintain and clear debris from hotspots on off-highway vehicles (OHV's). For more information, see off-highway vehicle safety.
  • Any burning in the Forest Protection Area (FPA) requires a fire permit from March 1 to October 31, with the exception of a campfire. Request a fire permit online.
  • Fireworks and exploding targets are prohibited in the Forest Protection Area without written consent from a forest officer.

Contact info

Carley Johnson
780-799-9253
[email protected]

Published on July 24, 2026 11:20 am