Alberta Wildfire Map, current fires June 2, 2026
FORT McMURRAY — Recent rainfall across the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo has significantly reduced wildfire risk, prompting Alberta Wildfire to lower the fire danger rating across the Fort McMurray Forest Area and lift a fire advisory that had been in place.
Officials say the wildfire danger is now classified as low throughout the region following widespread rain and cooler temperatures.
Despite the improved conditions, Alberta Wildfire is reminding residents and outdoor enthusiasts that wildfires can still ignite, even during cool and damp weather.
The Fort McMurray Forest Area currently has one active wildfire, which is listed as under control.
Since the start of the year, 25 wildfires have been recorded within the forest area.
The improved conditions follow several days of rainfall across northeastern Alberta, including the Fort McMurray, Fort McKay and Fort Chipewyan regions, helping replenish moisture levels in forests and grasslands.
With the immediate threat reduced, Alberta Wildfire has lifted the fire advisory for the region. However, officials say fire permits remain required for most burning activities within the Forest Protection Area between March 1 and Oct. 31.
The agency is also encouraging residents to continue practising responsible outdoor recreation as wildfire season progresses.
Recommendations include checking for fire bans before starting a campfire, keeping campfires small and fully extinguishing them before leaving, and regularly removing debris from off-highway vehicles, which can become ignition sources under the right conditions.
Fireworks and exploding targets remain prohibited within the Forest Protection Area without written approval from a forest officer.
Alberta Wildfire is also launching a public awareness campaign encouraging residents to take a wildfire prevention pledge.
The pledge asks participants to commit to using fire responsibly, properly extinguishing campfires, inspecting off-highway vehicles for debris, reporting wildfire smoke and promoting fire safety among family and friends.
Officials say human activity remains one of the leading causes of wildfires and small preventative actions can significantly reduce the risk of new fire starts.
Residents who spot smoke or wildfire activity in forested areas are asked to report it by calling 310-FIRE.
While recent weather has provided welcome relief after a dry start to the season, wildfire officials say conditions can change quickly and residents should remain vigilant throughout the summer.
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