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Very High wildfire danger
The wildfire danger continues to be high to very high across the Slave Lake Forest Area due to hot, dry and windy conditions.
Under these conditions, combined with a chance of thunderstorms and lightning this afternoon, there is an increased risk of wildfires starting and spreading quickly.
Firefighters urge everyone to do their part to prevent wildfires. By preventing human-caused wildfires, you help keep firefighters available to respond to wildfires caused by lightning. Please be cautious with campfires, off-highway vehicles and any activity that could spark a fire.
Current wildfire situation
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 14 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 129 wildfires in the Slave Lake Forest Area, resulting in a total burned area of 390,274 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.
With hot, dry and windy conditions today, there is increased fire activity and smoke visible from the wildfires in the complex. Firefighters supported by helicopters with buckets are deployed to active areas and airtankers will be requested if required.
Last night, infrared scans were conducted on several wildfires in the Red Earth East Complex. An infrared scan detects fires burning beneath the ground's surface. Identifying the locations of these hot spots helps focus firefighting efforts.
SWF085, which impacted the community of Chipewyan Lake, is 138,058 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. Firefighters are working to extinguish the identified 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 79,946 ha in size and is classified as out of control. Dry and warm weather is causing increased fire activity along the south side of the wildfire and smoke is visible from Highway 88. Helicopters with buckets are working in this area to cool the fire activity. On the northeast side of the wildfire, firefighters are extinguishing hot spots to prevent any potential spread towards the community of Trout Lake.
SWF095, located approximately 5 km from Peerless Lake and 7 km from Trout Lake is 1,308 ha in size. Thanks to the hard work of firefighters, aircraft pilots and heavy equipment operators this wildfire is now classified as being held.
Yesterday, firefighters conducted a controlled burn south of Highway 686 on SWF100. June 29, 2025.
SWF100, located approximately 5 km west of Peerless Lake, is 18,289 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 is visible from this area today as firefighters are 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.
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 now 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.
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.
For more information these wildfires, contact Leah Lovequist at 780-849-0945.
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 30, 2025 2:45 pm