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Moderate wildfire danger
The wildfire danger in the Slave Lake Forest Area is currently moderate. With the return of warm weather, the wildfire danger is expected to climb in the coming days. Firefighters urge everyone to do their part to prevent wildfires.
Current Wildfire Situation
Since January 1, 2025 there have been 137 wildfires reported in the Slave Lake Forest Area, burning a total of 391,963 hectares(ha).
To view wildfires on a map visit the Alberta Wildfire Dashboard.
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, SWF115.
Yesterday, scattered rain moved across the wildfires in the complex although rain amounts were light, smoke and fire activity was reduced. With the return of warm weather in the coming days, there is a chance that smoke may become visible from smoldering hot spots. The recent rain has helped firefighters make good progress in fighting these wildfires. Firefighters continue to extinguish hot spots and are focused on securing the perimeters of the wildfires to prevent further spread.
Firefighters extinguishing hot spots - deep burning ground fires. July 5, 2025.
SWF085, which impacted the community of Chipewyan Lake, is 138,058 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 over the past several days.
SWF089, located approximately 5.5 km east of Peerless Lakes, is 12,928 ha in size and is classified as out of control. Fire activity continues to be low and firefighters are extinguishing hot spots on the south side of the wildfire.
SWF092, located approximately 7 km southeast of Red Earth Creek and 8.5 km west of Trout Lake, is 81,613 hectares in size and is classified as out of control. A hoist-equipped helicopter and hoist-trained crew of firefighters have been working on the east side of the wildfire to build helipads, which provide safe access to the wildfire. Today, firefighters are using the helipads and will be extinguishing hot spots on the east side of the wildfire. At the same time, firefighters supported by heavy equipment remain focused on extinguishing hot spots on the northwest side of the wildfire.
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. Firefighters are monitoring this wildfire and have observed smoke that poses no threat of fire spread to the nearby communities. A specialized crew of Danger Tree Assessors is working to identify and remove hazardous, fire-damaged trees to make the area safe for both firefighters and residents.
SWF100, located approximately 5 km west of Peerless Lake, is 18,330 ha in size and is classified as out of control. Firefighters are working on the east side of the wildfire heading west, extinguishing hot spots along the containment lines. Currently, there is very little to no visible smoke Highway 686. Firefighters continue to assess for hazardous, fire-damaged trees and are working farther into the wildfire to extinguish hot spots.
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, firefighting operations are ongoing and the wildfire perimeters have not yet been fully secured.
Wildland Urban Interface crew who are responsible for sprinkler setups on the Red Earth East complex. July 6, 2025.
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) and the Edith Lake Wildfire are both under control. Firefighting operations have been paused until the next infrared scan is conducted to detect if there are any remaining hot spots. Heavy equipment is actively working to reclaim containment lines on these wildfires.
Contact info
Leah Lovequist
780-849-0945
[email protected]
Published on July 7, 2025 2:15 pm