More Wildfire News
GPFA Wildfire danger level remains high
Only two active wildfires are burning in the province, but the Grande Prairie Forest Area fire danger level remains high.One of the two blazes is located in the GPFA, south of Township Road 700, near the B.C. border, while the other is north of High Level.The blaze further north is listed as under control, while the on...
Aug 28, 2026
Evacuation Alert: Wildfire in Barrhead County at Thunder Lake
THUNDER LAKE SUBDIVISION - EVACUATION ALERT According to Alberta Emergency Alert, there is a wildfire burning in or near the Thunder Lake Subdivision of Barrhead County No. 11. According to the County of Barrhead website, the emergency alert, there are structural fires specifically in the Summerlea subdivision near Thu...
May 28, 2026
Woodlands County wildfire update: May 12, 2026
As of the morning of May 12, Woodlands County officials report that firefighting crews continue to make strong progress on suppressing wildfire WWF017, burning south of Highway 43 near Range Road 114. A wildfire labelled as out of control was identified yesterday afternoon, prompting an evacuation order for residents s...
May 12, 2026
Evacuation order issued for West Ridge subdivision in Woodlands County
An evacuation order has been issued for the West Ridge subdivision in Woodlands County. A wildfire is burning out of control, east of Range Road 114 and south of Highway 43. This alert is in effect for everyone south of Highway 43, from the West Ridge subdivision (Range Road 114), east to and including Range Road 111A ...
May 11, 2026
Fire advisory in place for the Grande Prairie Forest Area
A fire advisory is in place for the Grande Prairie Forest Area because of the warm, dry weather. Fire watchers say that existing permits remain valid. New permits are issued on a case-by-case basis. Campfires are still allowed. The fire danger is rated high. The advisory will stay in place until the dry conditions get ...
May 5, 2026

















