Slave Lake Forest Area - August 03, 2025

Wildfire situation

Since January 1, 2025 there have been 163 wildfires reported in the Slave Lake Forest Area, burning a total of 378,430 hectares (ha). 

See the Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard for up-to-date information on wildfire locations, status, size, statistics and more.

There are 13 active wildfires in the Slave Lake Forest Area, 6 are out of control, 1 is being held and 6 are under control. 

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Red Earth East Complex 

Give firefighters space to work

There are active wildfire operations happening in and around communities, with firefighters, heavy equipment and helicopters bucketing. Please avoid entering these areas and give firefighters the space they need to work safely.

The Red Earth East Complex includes 8 active wildfires that are located east of Highway 88. 

Map of the Red Earth East Complex

• Out of control: SWF085, SWF089, SWF092, SWF094, SWF100 and SWF115
• Being held: SWF095
• Under Control: SWF099

Favorable weather conditions helped firefighting efforts across the complex yesterday. Several storm cells passed through with minimal rainfall. However, the cloud cover and increased humidity helped crews make progress on suppression. Smoke may be visible today.

These wildfires are large and will take time to fully extinguish.

Firefighters check a wildfire from the Red Earth East Complex for hot spots, using a technique called gridding on July 30,2025.

SWF085, which impacted the community of Chipewyan Lake, is 137,021 ha in size and is classified as out of control. Firefighters in a helicopter continue to monitor the wildfire. An evacuation order remains in effect for Chipewyan Lake.

SWF089, located approximately 5.5 km east of Peerless Lake, is 12,920 ha in size and remains classified as out of control. Firefighters continue suppression efforts on this wildfire today. 

SWF092, located about 7 km southeast of Red Earth Creek and 8.5 km west of Trout Lake, is 82,399 ha and remains classified as out of control. Firefighters, supported by helicopters with buckets, continue working to extinguish this wildfire.

SWF094, located about 31 km northwest of Chipewyan Lake, is 73,046 ha and also remains out of control. Firefighters, with support from helicopters continue suppression efforts, today.

SWF095, located approximately 5 km from Peerless Lake and 7 km from Trout Lake, is 1,314 ha in size and is classified as being held. Firefighters and helicopters with buckets are working to extinguish hot spots within the fire’s perimeter. 

SWF100, located approximately 5 km west of Peerless Lake, is 18,442 ha in size and is classified as out of control. Firefighters and helicopters with buckets are working to extinguish hot spots along Highway 686. This wildfire does not pose a threat to the highway.

For information about the wildfires in the Red Earth East Wildfire Complex, please email [email protected].

Smoky conditions

Smoky conditions may persist in the Slave Lake Forest Area. To find the source of the smoke, visit FireSmoke Canada. If you have smoke related health concerns, call Health Link 24/7 by dialing 811 or visit Alberta Health Services.