Current wildfire danger, June 23, 2026. Image via Alberta Wildfire
FORT McMURRAY — Alberta Wildfire says there are currently no active wildfires in the Fort McMurray Forest Area, even as fire danger levels increase in parts of northeastern Alberta and warmer weather settles across the region.
Officials reported Monday that fire danger is high around Fort Fitzgerald and Fort Chipewyan, while the remainder of the forest protection area is rated moderate. Since Jan. 1, firefighters have responded to 26 wildfires within the Fort McMurray Forest Area.
With no active fires burning in the provincial forest protection area, Alberta Wildfire is focusing on prevention efforts, encouraging residents to take a wildfire safety pledge and reminding off-highway vehicle users to clear debris from their machines and fully extinguish any campfires.
Officials say many wildfires are caused by human activity and are urging people to remain vigilant as conditions become more favourable for fire starts.
North of the provincial forest protection area, Parks Canada continues to manage several wildfires within Wood Buffalo National Park, although officials stress there is currently no threat to communities, homes, cabins or infrastructure.
The largest fire, known as the Klewi Complex, covers an estimated 51,774 hectares in the northeastern portion of the park near the whooping crane nesting area, approximately 21 kilometres northeast of Highway 5.
Parks Canada says the fire is classified as being held and has achieved 100 per cent containment. The agency has begun demobilizing out-of-area firefighting resources, with park staff assuming ongoing management of the incident.
A new lightning-caused wildfire discovered Monday approximately 25 kilometres north of Garden River has also been brought under control and classified as being held. Officials say it poses no threat to nearby communities, cabins or infrastructure.
Another fire south of Peace Point, estimated at 1,357 hectares, remains held and is exhibiting very low fire behaviour. Two additional fires are being monitored with no growth observed, while six other fires in the park have been extinguished.
Fire danger within Wood Buffalo National Park is rated very high.
Forecasters are calling for temperatures to climb into the high 20s this week, with little or no precipitation expected across much of the region.
Wildfire officials are encouraging residents and visitors to use caution outdoors and report any signs of smoke or wildfire activity.
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