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Wildfire update

Fort McMurray Forest Area - September 10, 2025

Report a wildfire: 
310-FIRE (3473)

Alberta Wildfire application:

Very High wildfire danger

The wildfire danger is very high in the Fort McMurray Forest Area. Hot and dry conditions are expected to continue over the coming days. Firefighters urge everyone to be extremely cautious when outdoors and to take all necessary precautions to prevent new wildfires.

Wildfire situation

Smoke

Wildfires burning across Canada are creating smoky conditions in the Fort McMurray Forest Area. Always use caution when conditions are smoky and limit your time outside if possible.

  • Visit FireSmoke Canada to see where the smoke is coming from.
  • Smoky conditions can affect your health. Go to wildfire smoke and your health for more information.
  • Call Health Link at 811 if you are having respiratory problems due to smoke.

Wildfire statistics

There are currently 2 active wildfires burning in the Fort McMurray Forest Area. All fires are classified as under control and do not pose a threat to communities. 

Since January 1, 2025, there have been 60 wildfires in the forest area, burning approximately 79,404 hectares (ha).

To view active wildfires in the Fort McMurray Forest Area on a map, visit the wildfire status dashboard or download the Alberta Wildfire Status app.

Fire advisory

A fire advisory is in effect for the Fort McMurray Forest Area.

Under this advisory: 

  • Existing fire permits are valid.
  • New fire permits will be issued on a case-by-case basis, for essential burning only.
  • Any burning without a valid fire permit, other than a campfire is prohibited.
  • Safe campfires are permitted in designated campgrounds, public, and private lands.

Visit Alberta Fire Bans for details and to view a map of the fire advisory area.

Wildfire Pledge

Each year, The Fort McMurray Forest Area encourages residents to take the wildfire pledge to help reduce the risk of wildfires — and for a chance to win an educational helicopter flight. Congratulations to this year’s wildfire pledge winner, Jessica Ventham! Jessica and her guest enjoyed a scenic and educational flight over Fort McMurray on August 31, 2025.

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.

Off-highway vehicle safety

An off-highway vehicle (OHV) can cause a wildfire. You can reduce the risk by following these simple steps:

  • Before you ride, clean out hot spots and remove debris from your machine.
  • After riding through muskeg or tall grass, stop and remove any build-up from your machine.
  • Carry firefighting equipment such as a small shovel, collapsible pail or fire extinguisher.
  • Wash your OHV and keep it clean. Do not wash in streams and creeks.
  • Make sure your muffler and spark arrestor are working properly.
  • Stop frequently. Take the time to knock debris from your machine’s hot spots. If the debris is smouldering, soak it, stir it, and soak it again to make sure it is extinguished.

For more information, see Off-highway vehicle safety.

Contact info

Carley Johnson
780-799-9253
[email protected]

Published on September 10, 2025 2:11 pm