Wildfires of note - June 15, 2025

Red Earth East Complex

The Red Earth East complex is made up of numerous wildfires centered in the northeastern portion of the Slave Lake Forest Area. Some of the wildfires in the complex include:

SWF100 and SWF092 continue to be the most active wildfires in this complex. 

• SWF092 near Red Earth Creek and Loon Lake First Nation is classified as out of control and currently 77,458 hectares (ha);
• SWF100 on the west side of Peerless Lake, along Highway 686 is classified as out of control and is currently 16,397 ha.

Red Earth East Complex - Evacuation orders, The following communities remain under and evacuation order:

• Chipewyan Lake;
• Peerless and Trout Lake;
• Red Earth Creek; and
• Loon River First Nation.

Cooler conditions and rain have contributed to lower fire behavior and good progress on this wildfire over the weekend. Firefighters are working on reinforcing containment lines. Heavy equipment, helicopters, airtankers, and firefighters continue to reinforce and build containment lines. 

Sousa Creek (HWF036)

HWF036 is approximately 5 km south of the community of Chateh, 72 km west of the Town of High Level, and 27 km east of the Town of Rainbow Lake. This wildfire is estimated at 44,551 ha in size. 

Firefighters are continuing their work along and within the perimeter, focusing on the north and northeast sides to secure and re-enforce the containment lines. They are working alongside heavy equipment and helicopters with water buckets when conditions allow. Night vision helicopters worked on this wildfire last night.

Slims Creek (PWF050) 

PWF050 is 30 km north of the town of Manning and estimated to be 21,000 ha in size. Cooler temperatures and rainy conditions have slowed fire growth. Work continues on building containment lines for this wildfire with heavy equipment, helicopters and firefighter crews. 

Highway 35 is open between Hawk Hills and Keg River with speed reductions in place due to decreased visibility with smoke conditions. 

Twin Lakes Provincial Recreation Area is in the vicinity of this fire and also remains closed at this time. 

Blue Sky Wildfire (SWF088)

The Blue Sky wildfire (SWF088) is located 22 km north of Marten Beach. It is classified as out of control and is estimated to be 13,684 hectares. Recent rainfall over the fire has significantly reduced fire activity, with no new growth since yesterday. Firefighters are being supported by airtankers and helicopters conducting bucket operations along the wildfire, working on containment and limiting further spread. Highway 88 is currently open, however smoke in the area may reduce visibility. Visit 511 Alberta for the most up to date information on road conditions.

Tulip Lake (MWF026)

This wildfire is currently classified as out of control and is estimated at approximately 14,089 ha. It is burning 15 km northeast of Fort Fitzgerald and 28 km east of Fort Smith. This wildfire had minimal growth yesterday due to favorable weather conditions. Firefighters continue to take advantage of favorable conditions with air and ground operations to expand containment lines on the northwest, west and southwest sides of the fire.  

Kiskatinaw River Wildfire - near Kelly Lake, B.C. (GBZ001)

Alberta Wildfire, the BC Wildfire Service, and the County of Grande Prairie continue operating under unified command to coordinate efforts in containing the Kiskatinaw River wildfire (GBZ001/G70422) which remains classified as out of control. This unified command is also working closely with the Peace River Regional District to ensure a coordinated regional response. The fire is estimated to be 26,627 hectares in size. Favorable conditions have allowed for good progress on this wildfire. There has been minimal growth over the weekend.

Firefighting crews are working on strengthening containment lines, supported by aircraft. Heavy equipment continues working on building a fireguard on the northeast side of the fire. These operations are essential for creating tight, secure containment lines that prevent further spread. 

Caribou Lake (LWF090)

Caribou Lake Wildfire (LWF090) is currently burning out of control and is an estimated 69,301 ha in size.

Showers are continuing today which has reduced the fire behaviour in this wildfire. There has been no significant growth over the weekend. Firefighters are continuing to build fireguard alongside heavy equipment. The reduced fire behavior will help firefighters gain the upper hand on this wildfire.