Fort McMurray Forest Area

Fort McMurray Forest Area - June 26, 2026

Wildfire situation

There are currently 5 active wildfires in the Fort McMurray Forest Area. All wildfires are being held. At this time, none of these wildfires pose a threat to communities.

Wildfire crews and aircraft will continue suppression efforts today.

Current wildfire status:

• MWF027 – Located 22 km northwest of Algar Lake. The wildfire is 1.1 hectares in size and is being held.  
• MWF028 – Located 41 km southeast of Namur Lake. The wildfire is 24.2 hectares in size and is being held.
• MWF031 – Located 24 km south of Kearl Lake. The wildfire is 0.5 hectares in size and is being held.
• MWF032 – Located 26 km southeast of Kearl Lake. The wildfire is 0.2 hectares in size and is being held.
• MWF033 – Located 14 km southwest of Birchwood Creek. The wildfire is 0.4 hectares in size and is being held.

Since January 1, there have been 34 wildfires in the forest area. To view active wildfires, visit the Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard or download the Alberta Wildfire Status app.

Choose a safe campfire site 

In campgrounds or recreational areas, use the designated stoves, fire rings or fire pits. Fire pits are designed to keep fires from spreading and are the best choice for a safe campfire. When outside of a campground, choose a site that is clear of dry grass and vegetation, away from low hanging branches. Clear the site down to bare mineral soil, keep it sheltered from the wind and always have water nearby in case your campfire escapes. 

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

Fireworks

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, see a forest officer at your local forest area office. A fire advisory, restriction, ban or forest closure may prohibit or limit use of fireworks during times of high wildfire danger. Check albertafirebans.ca for the latest information.

Take the Wildfire Pledge today for a chance to win an educational helicopter flight

Wildfire season is here, and we all have a role to play. Alberta Wildfire is calling on residents in the Fort McMurray Forest Area to take the wildfire pledge and help protect our forests, communities, and way of life. With many wildfires caused by human activity, small actions can make a big difference. 

Join Fire Chief Jody Butz and Forest Area Manager Paul St. John – take the pledge and be part of the solution (and be entered for an educational helicopter flight.)

Sign the pledge:

• I will always use fire responsibly and safely in the Fort McMurray Forest Area.
• I will fully extinguish my campfire by soaking it, stirring it and soaking it again.
• I will stop and check my off-highway vehicle regularly for built-up debris while riding off-road.
• I will report any smoke I see in the forested areas to 310-FIRE.
• I will be an ambassador for fire safety when enjoying Alberta’s forested areas with friends and family.

Everyone plays a role in reducing the risk of wildfires. 

Please sign the pledge here by filling in the form at the bottom. One entry per person.