Alberta Fire Situation

Albertans are being asked to restrict recreation on public land as wildfire risk remains extremely high throughout much of the province.

A special air quality statement has been issued, as smoky conditions persist throughout much of the province.

The evacuation order has been lifted for the Town of Drayton Valley and parts of Brazeau County. Re-entry began at 2 p.m. 

New evacuation orders have been issued in parts of Alberta as hot and dry conditions across the province see wildfire activity increase.

Wildfire danger will remain elevated in the coming days with continued hot and dry conditions across the province.

Wildfire danger will remain elevated in the coming days with continued hot and dry conditions across the province.

Wildfire danger will remain elevated in the coming days with heat warnings currently in effect for a large part of the province.

Wildfire danger will remain elevated in the coming days with heat warnings currently in effect for a large part of the province.

Emergency preparedness should be top of mind for people living in central and northern parts of the province as fire danger increases over the weekend.

Emergency preparedness should be top of mind for people living in central and northern parts of the province as fire danger increases over the weekend.