Tamer weather conditions facilitate fire suppression efforts sprawled over northern and central regions of Alberta.
Wildfires continue to wreak havoc across northern and central Alberta, causing evacuations and production disruptions. As of early June 2025, there are 51 fires burning in the province, with 26 classified as out of control. The Slave Lake Forest Area, including Loon Lake, Peerless Lake, Trout Lake, Chipewyan Lake, and Red Earth Creek, has been ravaged by the Red Earth East complex, resulting in several communities being evacuated.
Cooler weather has helped firefighters in the area, and the weather forecast is promising. As of Sunday, the Red Earth East complex has consumed close to 200,000 hectares, with four major wildfires responsible for a significant portion of the destruction, including one near Chipewyan Lakes (132,167 hectares) and one near Red Earth Creek and Loon Lake First Nation (39,744 hectares).
Meanwhile, an out-of-control wildfire in northeastern Alberta, near Conklin, has forced R.M. Wood Buffalo to issue an evacuation alert for the hamlet. Conklin is 279 kilometers northeast of Edmonton.
The Swan Hills area remains under an evacuation order due to a wildfire eight kilometers north of the town, near Edith Lake. The nearby Hubert Lake wildfire in Westlock County's Hubert Lake Wildland Provincial Park has been holding steady at 2,924 hectares.
The Sousa Creek wildfire, estimated to be 25,000 hectares in size, has grown overnight on the southeastern flank. Meanwhile, the out-of-control Whitefish wildfires near Utikoomak Lake and Marten Beach have caused evacuation alerts for both communities located north of Lesser Slave Lake.
In northern Alberta near the border with the Northwest Territories, the Tulip Lake wildfire is estimated to be 4,500 hectares in size and is burning 19 kilometers northeast of Fort Fitzgerald and 28 kilometers east of Fort Smith, N.W.T.
In addition to Alberta, wildfire emergencies extend to Manitoba, where crews have managed to contain an encroaching wildfire forcing thousands of residents from their homes in Flin Flon. Meanwhile, ongoing wildfires in northern Saskatchewan have forced evacuations and prompted a province-wide state of emergency.
Stay informed and keep an eye on official communications for the latest updates and safety instructions. If you're living in these affected areas, be prepared to evacuate on short notice. Follow local county communications and Alberta Emergency Alerts for the latest updates on wildfire situations in your area.
News reports highlight the ongoing wildfire crisis in Alberta, with 51 fires burning as of early June 2025, 26 of which are out of control. A Promising weather forecast may aid firefighters, yet concerns remain, such as the Red Earth East complex consuming nearly 200,000 hectares, and the Sousa Creek wildfire growing to an estimated 25,000 hectares. Meanwhile, environmental issues like air quality and wildlife habitats are under threat due to weather conditions and numerous wildfires, as highlighted by the Video footage of affected areas. Stay updated with local news and official communications for the latest on evacuation orders and safety instructions.
