Slave Lake Forest Area - May 30, 2025 - 9:26 pm

Wildfire situation

Firefighters supported by helicopters, airtankers and heavy equipment continue to fight multiple wildfires burning in the Slave Lake Forest Area. 

Since January 1, 2025, there have been 105 wildfires reported in the Slave Lake Forest Area, resulting in a total burned area of 92,914.86 hectares.

To see wildfires on a map, download the AB Wildfire Status app or visit the Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard.

Road Closures

Multiple highways in the Slave Lake Forest Area remain closed. For the most up-to-date information on road closures, visit 511 Alberta.

Smoky conditions

Smoky conditions will persist due to the ongoing wildfire activity in the Slave Lake Forest 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.

Wildfire near Highway 88

SWF088 is located approximately 24 kilometers north of Marten Beach. The wildfire has been spreading to the east since yesterday. Firefighters and helicopters are working to limit the spread. 

The community of Marten Beach has been placed on a 4 hour evacuation notice. Residents are advised to monitor the Alberta Emergency Alert website for detailed information and updates. 

Wildfire near Chipewyan Lake

With the passing of the cold front yesterday evening. Extremely strong west winds caused SWF085 to spread to the east entering the community of Chipewyan Lake. The updated size is 20, 000 hectares. Currently due to smoky conditions, visibility is significantly decreased.  When visibility improves, firefighters in a helicopter will access the wildfires in the Chipewyan Lake Area.

An evacuation order remains in effect for the community of Chipewyan Lake. Residents are advised to monitor the Alberta Emergency Alert website for detailed information and updates. 

Wildfire near Red Earth Creek and Loon River First Nation

Wildfire SWF092 remains 8 kilometres southeast of Red Earth Creek and is approximately 18 kilometres west of Trout Lake. With the strong west winds yesterday and today the wildfire did experience significant growth to the east. The wildfire is 26,390 hectares. The Incident Management Team of the Red Earth East Complex is in place and will be coordinating firefighting operations. 

An evacuation order remains in effect for the communities of Red Earth Creek and Loon River First Nation Residents are advised to monitor the Alberta Emergency Alert website for detailed information and updates. 

Wildfire near Peerless Lake

SWF095 is located east of the Peerless Lake community. Firefighters with helicopters and heavy equipment continue to fight this wildfire. It is 450 hectares in size.

An evacuation order remains in effect for the communities of Peerless Lake and Trout Lake. Residents are advised to monitor the Alberta Emergency Alert website for detailed information and updates. 

Wildfire near Whitefish River Utikoomak Lake 155A

Wildfire SWF078 is located north of Utikoomak Lake 155A. Firefighters supported by helicopters and heavy equipment continue to make good progress fighting the wildfire.  The wildfire is 163 hectares in size.

A 2 hour evacuation alert remains in effect for the community of Whitefish River Utikoomak Lake 155A. Residents are advised to monitor the Alberta Emergency Alert website for detailed information and updates. 

For more information regarding these wildfires, contact: 

Leah Lovequist
Wildfire Information Officer 
780-849-0945
[email protected]

Edith Lake wildfire (SWF076)

The Edith Lake wildfire (SWF076) is located approximately 8 kilometres north of Swan Hills. The wildfire is currently classified as out of control and is approximately 17,573 hectares in size.

Low fire behaviour was observed today, allowing firefighters, heavy equipment and helicopters conducting targeted bucketing operations to make steady progress on containment lines and action hot spots.

While today's conditions supported firefighting efforts, the situation remains dynamic. With warmer temperatures and strong winds expected tomorrow, including gusts up to 50 km/h, fire behaviour is expected to increase.

Overnight, heavy equipment will continue reinforcing containment lines on the southern portion of the wildfire to strengthen defences ahead of expected conditions. Crews continue to monitor the situation closely.

Swan Hills Evacuation

While the wildfire has grown in size, its closest point to the community of Swan Hills has not changed at this time. Conditions on the wildfire are actively changing and the evacuation order remains in place. For the latest information, visit Alberta Emergency Alert.

High-volume water and sprinkler systems have been successfully installed in the community of Swan Hills. Sourced from nearby water supplies, these systems help protect homes and infrastructure by keeping surrounding areas wet and reducing the risk of fire spread.

Structural protection crews testing the high-volume water system for the Edith Lake Wildfire. 

Road closure

Highway 33 remains closed southbound from the highway 2 junction near Kinuso to highway 32, for the most up-to-date information visit 511 Alberta.

More information

The Edith Lake Wildfire is part of the Swan Complex (SCX002), which also includes the Hubert Lake Wildfire (WWF023). The Hubert Lake Wildfire is in the Whitecourt Lake Forest area. For more information, see the Whitecourt Forest Area Wildfire Update. 

For more information regarding the Swan Complex, contact Colby Lachance at (780) 286-4332 or [email protected].

For more information regarding the Edith Lake Wildfire, contact: 

Colby Lachance
Wildfire Information Officer 
780-286-4332
[email protected]