Rainy weather lifts fire bans in High Level, Fort McMurray

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04-07-2025

Wet weather and cooler temperatures have lifted fire bans in High Level and Fort McMurray forest areas as the risk of wildfires declines.
However, Alberta Wildfire says lightning from rainstorms have sparked new fires in recent days.
While outdoor wood fires and barbecue charcoal briquettes are permitted while the fire ban is lifted, Alberta Wildfire says fireworks are prohibited in the forest protection area unless special permission is given.
You can confirm advisories, restrictions and bans in your area here.
There are 50 wildfires burning across the province as of Friday afternoon. Fourteen are classified as out of control.
There have been 12 new wildfires since Thursday.
Red Earth Creek complex
One of the Red Earth Creek complex fires can be seen on June 3, 2025. (Photo: Alberta Wildfire)
Evacuation orders for Peerless Lake, Trout Lake and Chipewyan Lake remain in place while several blazes that make up the Red Earth East Complex continue to burn out of control.
Loon River First Nation, Red Earth Creek and the Blueberry Mountain area still remain on an evacuation alert.