Current situation

  • The 2023 spring wildfires state of emergency expired on June 3 at 11:59 p.m.

  • Support remains available 24-7. Visit alberta.ca/emergency or call 310-4455.

  • Officials have deemed the community of Chateh safe for re-entry, which began on June 5 at 9 a.m. Information is available at denetha.ca.

  • Re-entry continues for the town of Rainbow Lake. Information is available at rainbowlake.ca.

  • An evacuation order remains in effect for the hamlet of Fort Chipewyan, Mikisew First Nation (Allison Bay, Dog Head and Devils Gate), Fort Chipewyan Metis Nation and Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation. Parts of Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation remain under evacuation order. View a full list of closures and restriction details.

  • The conditions in northern Alberta have relatively improved, with some wildfires receiving precipitation overnight, which have assisted with wildfire operations and limited fire behaviour.

  • The fire danger is very moderate to low for most of the boreal region except for the Grande Prairie, Slave Lake, Whitecourt and Edson areas where the fire danger is high to very high.

  • Fire danger for the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains from Jasper National Park to Calgary is very high, while the southern Rockies will experience extreme fire behaviour.

  • There are currently 64 active wildfires in the Forest Protection Area. Of these wildfires, 18 are classified as out of control, 20 are being held and 26 are under control.

  • Current wildfire information is available on the Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard.

  • Albertans are asked to do their part to prevent new wildfires by respecting fire bans or restrictions in their areas. Visit albertafirebans.ca for details.

  • Some communities remain affected by poor air quality. Keep up to date on special air quality statements and advisories.

    • Visit airquality.alberta.ca to find out the level of health risk associated with your local air quality.  

    • Learn more about the potential effects of wildfire smoke. 

  • Number of evacuation orders: 5

  • Alberta Emergency Alerts: 2 orders

  • Number of evacuees: 4,334

  • Alberta currently has approximately 2,800 personnel working on wildfires. This includes support from partner agencies across Canada, the United States, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, as well as the Canadian Armed Forces.

Support for evacuees

  • Those evacuated due to wildfires should register at local reception centres or at emergencyregistration.alberta.ca.

  • Since the announcement of one-time emergency financial assistance for evacuees, more than 17,000 applications have been processed.

  • More than $20.9 million in e-transfers has been sent to evacuees.

  • More than $8.7 million in debit cards has been distributed.

  • Evacuees who are unable to receive an e-transfer or who cannot apply online can contact 310-4455 for assistance and to make alternate payment arrangements. The Alberta Supports Centre in Fort McMurray has extended hours to support families and individuals evacuated due to the wildfire near Fort Chipewyan.

Donations

  • Albertans who wish to help can make cash donations through the Canadian Red Cross or within their regions to a recognized charitable organization of their choice.

  • The Canadian Red Cross is launching an Immediate Support to Not-for-Profit Organizations program to deliver urgent and ongoing support for people affected by wildfires across Alberta.

  • Eligible community organizations providing immediate relief assistance may apply for $5,000 in one-time funding. View full program eligibility criteria.

For more information on the emergency and supports for evacuees, go to alberta.ca/emergency.