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High wildfire danger
The wildfire danger is high to very high across the Slave Lake Forest Area.
Warm and windy conditions are expected today and there is a high chance of thunderstorms with lightning this afternoon.
While some areas have received rain, amounts varied. The wildfire danger will continue to be elevated, as just a few hours of warm weather quickly dried up the moisture.
Firefighters are urging everyone to do their part to prevent wildfires this long weekend. Please be cautious with campfires, off-highway vehicles and any activity that could spark a fire.
With current and expected lightning, fire lookout observers are watching for smoke and firefighters supported by helicopters and airtankers are ready to respond to any new wildfires that may start.
Currently there are 15 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 128 wildfires in the Slave Lake Forest Area, resulting in a total burned area of 388,558 hectares (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.
Firefighters from Australia arrived yesterday to help fight the wildfires in the Red Earth East Complex. June 28, 2025
Firefighters from Australia, Canada, Costa Rica and the United States are working together on the Red Earth East Complex to fight the wildfires.
Warm and dry conditions are expected today, which will bring an increase in fire activity and smoke will be visible on the wildfires in the complex. Firefighters supported by helicopters with buckets will be deployed to active areas and airtankers will be requested if required.
SWF085, which impacted the community of Chipewyan Lake, is 138,057 ha in size and is classified as out of control. Firefighters in a helicopter continue to monitor the wildfire and have reported little to no fire activity observed over the past several days. The wildfire threat to the community of Chipewyan Lake remains minimal.
SWF089, located approximately 5.5 km east of Peerless Lakes, is 12,960 ha in size and is classified as out of control. Yesterday afternoon, increased fire activity occurred on the south side of the wildfire and helicopters with buckets were deployed. Today, firefighters continue to extinguish hotspots along the south side towards the east side.
SWF092, located approximately 7 km southeast of Red Earth Creek and 8.5 km west of Trout Lake, is 78,594 ha in size and is classified as out of control. Firefighters are extinguishing hot spots on the east side of the wildfire. Their efforts are focused on preventing any wildfire spread towards the community of Trout Lake.
SWF095, located approximately 5 km from Peerless Lake and 7 km from Trout Lake, is 1,331 ha in size and is classified as out of control. Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) crews continue to test pumps and sprinkler setups daily in the communities of Peerless Lake and Trout Lake. Firefighters report very minimal smoke or fire activity over the past few days. At this time, this wildfire does not pose a threat to the communities of Peerless or Trout Lake.
SWF100, located approximately 5 km west of Peerless Lake, is 17,900 ha in size and is classified as out of control. Firefighters, supported by helicopters with buckets, continue working on the west side of the wildfire, where fire activity increased recently. The wildfire remains contained within established containment lines. Smoke may be visible from this area today and Monday as firefighters will be conducting a controlled burn along the south side of Highway 686. This burn is being done to safely remove unburned fuel between the containment lines and the wildfire. The controlled burn has been carefully planned and will strengthen the containment lines which will prevent the wildfire from spreading.
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.
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 being held. Firefighters, supported by heavy equipment and helicopters, continue to extinguish hot spots identified by the last night's 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
Celebrating with fireworks this long weekend
The use of fireworks within the Forest Protection Area (FPA) is prohibited without written permission from a Forest Officer. Written permission is required year-round. To obtain written permission to shoot, discharge, detonate or ignite fireworks within the FPA call your local forest area office.
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]
Published on June 29, 2025 12:53 pm