Slave Lake Forest Area - July 02, 2025

Current wildfire situation

Fire lookout observers are on high alert watching for smoke and firefighters supported by helicopters and airtankers are ready to respond to any new wildfires that may start. 

So far today, there have been three new lightning caused wildfires. One is under control and 2 are classified as out of control.

SWF132, located approximately 4.2 km east of Kapawe'no First Nation is 0.01 hectares and is classified as out of control. Firefighters with a helicopter are working on the small lightning caused wildfire. 

SWF133, located on the east side of the northern boundary of East Prairie Metis Settlement is 2.5 hectares (ha) in size and is classified as out of control. Airtankers have laid retardant around the entire wildfire and helicopters continue to bucket on hot spots. The wildfire does not pose a threat to the community.

SWF130 which occurred on June 30 and is located in the Peavine Metis Settlement, has been extinguished. 

Currently there are 16 active wildfires in the Slave Lake Forest Area.

To view wildfires on a map visit the Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard.  

Since January 1, 2025, there have been 133 wildfires in the Slave Lake Forest Area, resulting in a total burned area of 392,629 ha.

Red Earth East Complex  

The Red Earth East Complex includes 10 wildfires that are located east of Highway 88: SWF085, SWF089, SWF091, SWF092, SWF094, SWF095, SWF099, SWF100, SWF110 and SWF115.  

View the latest map of the Red Earth East complex.

A shift in weather is expected, with cooler temperatures and rain in the forecast. However, until a significant amount of rain is received, conditions will continue to be dry and there there is an increased risk of new wildfire starts due to lightning. Firefighters, supported by helicopters and heavy equipment, continue to fighting the existing wildfires and are ready to respond to any new wildfires that may occur in the complex area.

Due to the wildfire activity today, smoky conditions are present in the Red Earth Creek area. Visit www.firesmoke.ca to see where the smoke is coming from. Anyone with health concerns should visit Alberta Health Services or call 811 for health advice from Alberta Health Link.

SWF085, which impacted the community of Chipewyan Lake, is ha in size and is classified as out of control. The wildfire threat to the community of Chipewyan Lake remains minimal. Firefighters in a helicopter continue to monitor the wildfire and have reported little to no fire activity observed over the past several days. Infrared scans were conducted last night to identify any remaining hot spots on the west side of the wildfire. 

SWF089, located approximately 5.5 km east of Peerless Lakes, is 12,958 ha in size and is classified as out of control. An infrared scan was conducted last night to identify hot spots on the west perimeter of the wildfire. Firefighters are working to extinguish hot spots detected by the scan on the west and south sides of the wildfire.

SWF092, located approximately 7 km southeast of Red Earth Creek and 8.5 km west of Trout Lake, is 82,056 hectares in size and is classified as out of control. Hot and dry conditions yesterday contributed to increased fire activity on the south side of the wildfire. Aerial ignition operations were successfully completed in this area to remove unburned fuels between nearby lakes and reduce the potential for spread to south. Depending on weather conditions, similar aerial ignitions will be scheduled again today and may cause smoke to be visible from Highway 88. Firefighters continue working to extinguish hot spots along the containment lines on the northeast side near Trout Lake and the northwest side closest to Red Earth Creek.

SWF095, located approximately 5 km from Peerless Lake and 7 km from Trout Lake is 1,308 ha in size and is classified as being held. Helicopters are monitoring the wildfire to detect any changes in fire behaviour.

Firefighters from Costa Rica are working on strengthening containment lines on the west side of wildfire SWF100.  July 1, 2025

SWF100, located approximately 5 km west of Peerless Lake, is 18,532 ha in size and is classified as out of control. Firefighters are extinguishing hot spots along the containment lines on west side of the wildfire, south of highway 686. 

Evacuation order

Firefighters are working extremely hard, but at this time, it is not safe for the residents of the following communities to return home. Multiple hot spots remain active, firefighting operations are ongoing and the wildfire perimeters have not yet been fully secured. 

Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) crews continue to test pumps and sprinkler setups daily in the communities of Peerless Lake and Trout Lake. 

An evacuation order remains in effect for the communities of Chipewyan Lake, and Trout Lake and Peerless Lake. 

Evacuation alert

A 2 hour evacuation alert remains in effect for the communities of Red Earth Creek and Loon Lake.

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

Blue Sky and Edith Lake wildfires (SWF088 and SWF076)

The Blue Sky Wildfire (SWF088), located 22 km north of Marten Beach is 13,684 hectares in size and is classified as under control. Firefighters, supported by heavy equipment and helicopters, continue to extinguish hot spots on the northwest and south side of the wildfire which were identified by the recent infrared scan. 

View the latest map of the Blue Sky wildfire. 

The Edith Lake wildfire (SWF076), located approximately 8 km north of Swan Hills, is 16,852 hectares in size and is classified as under control. Firefighters are monitoring this wildfire by helicopter and heavy equipment continues to reclaim the containment lines.

View the latest map of the Edith Lake wildfire.

For more information these wildfires, contact Leah Lovequist at 780-849-0945 or [email protected]

Fire permits are required

From now until October 31, fire permits are required for any burning, except campfires, in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta. Fire permits are free and are now available online. Visit Get a fire permit for information on how to make a request online.

Fire permits are also still available, by request, from your local forest area office.

• Wabasca 780-891-3860
• Slave Lake 780-849-7377
• High Prairie 780-523-6619

Choose a safe campfire site

When visiting campgrounds or recreational areas, use the designated stoves, fire rings or fire pits. These are designed to keep fires from spreading and are the best choice for a safe campfire. When outside of a campground, use sites that are clear of dry grass and vegetation. Clear the site down to bare mineral soil, place rocks in a ring, keep it sheltered from wind and always have water nearby to extinguish your campfire. 

Never leave a campfire unattended. When you're done, always soak it, stir it and soak it again until the ashes are cool to the touch.  

When riding your off-highway vehicle

Off-highway vehicles (OHVs) have exhaust systems that get hotter than 200°C. At these temperatures, built-up materials (such as grass, muskeg, moss or other debris) can heat up, smoulder and ignite. These can fall to the ground as you are riding, starting a wildfire. 

To help prevent wildfires when riding your OHV, stop frequently to remove any build- up of debris on your machine's muffler and always carry firefighting equipment such as a small shovel, collapsible pail or fire extinguisher. 

Contact info

Leah Lovequist
780-849-0945
[email protected]