
(Alberta Wildifre file photo)
June 24, 2025
Update 7: Alberta wildfire update
Jun 24, 2025 | 3:52 PM
Recent rainfall in central Alberta has supported wildfire fighting efforts, however conditions in the north remain warm and dry.
Current situation
- There are 51 wildfires currently burning across Alberta in the Forest Protection Area, and four mutual aid fires.
- 18 are classified as out of control, four are being held and 29 are under control.
- There has been one new wildfire since yesterday.
- Since Jan. 1, there have been 594 wildfires in the Forest Protection Area, burning more than 670,000 hectares.
- More than 1,500 Alberta firefighters, contract firefighters and imported firefighters are currently battling wildfires across the province.
- Resources currently being used include heavy equipment, air tankers, helicopters and night vision helicopters.
- Alberta has imported firefighters and aircraft from Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Canadian Forest Service, Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre, Australia, Costa Rica, Washington and the United States Forest Service.
- Information about wildfires can be found by visiting the Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard.