Wildfires of note - May 13, 2025

There is one wildfire of note in Alberta.

 Wildfire LCU002 is a mutual aid wildfire located in the Redwater Provincial Recreation Area. 

The estimated size of the wildfire is 3,230 hectares and has now been classified as being held. This means the fire is not expected to grow beyond its existing boundaries, given current weather conditions and resources.

Firefighters have made excellent progress, but there is still work ahead to bring this wildfire under control. There are hot spots within the interior of this fire that need to be extinguished. This work will take time. The fire has burned deeply into the ground in some areas. Firefighters will need to dig and expose the hot spots, then douse them with water.

Firefighters need space to do their work safely. For your safety and the safety of first responders, please respect road closures and avoid burned areas.

The County has lifted the evacuation order for the Redwater Recreation Area as of 9 am this morning. The County remains in a State of Local Emergency.

For more information, please visit the Sturgeon County website.

Contact info

Provincial Information Officer
780-420-1968
[email protected]