Wood Buffalo National Park wildfire updates

The current fire danger level for Wood Buffalo National Park is LOW.

There are no new fires in Wood Buffalo National Park.

This will be the last fire information update for the 2025 season.

In 2025, Wood Buffalo National Park responded to 20 fires that burned an estimated 52,689 ha — less than 2% of the park’s total area. By comparison, 34,852 ha burned in 2024. The areas most affected this year fires were previously unburned area near the 2023 burn, including sections along Pine Lake Road and in the Hay Camp area.

2025WB012 in the Hay Camp area and 2025WB018 near Peace Point remain active and continue to be strategically managed. With the current weather conditions, these fires are not likely to increase in size or intensity. These fires may produce small amounts of visible smoke.

All other fires in Wood Buffalo National Park are extinguished.

All roads south of Hay Camp remain closed. This includes the road to Murdoch Creek, La Butte Tower and all other side roads and offshoots. Hazardous trees continue to present safety risks. During strong wind events, fire-damaged trees can be further weakened and at risk of falling. For your safety, please stay clear of the road closure.

Further communication will follow once the road is reopened in full.

For more information, contact:

Fire Information – Wood Buffalo National Park
867-872-0443
wbnpfire-feupnwb@pc.gc.ca

Report wildfires or suspicious smoke to the Fire Duty Officer at 867-621-0136

For more information, visit:

WBNP Fire Status Dashboard:
https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/nt/woodbuffalo/nature/science_nature/fire_management/feu-foret-fire/carte-gis-map

The current fire danger level for Wood Buffalo National Park is MODERATE.

There are no new fires in Wood Buffalo National Park.

2025WB012

Location: This fire is in the Hay Camp area, 30.2 km south from Fort Fitzgerald.

Status: This fire is 49,807.4 ha in size. This fire is being strategically managed.

Details: The fire has not witnessed significant growth this week. Fire activity is low-moderate. Parks Canada crews have secured all infrastructure and have demobilized structural protection in the Hay Camp area. Fire crews and heavy equipment continue to remove hazardous trees and debris from Hay Camp Road.

Wood Buffalo National Park would like to thank the Incident Management Team and fire crews from Jasper National Park and Banff National Park for their support in managing this fire over the past two weeks.

Hay Camp Road remains closed from kilometre 36 (5 km north of Hay Camp) to the end of the road. This includes all side roads, offshoots, and access to the boat launch. For your safety, please stay clear of the road closure and burnt areas.

2025WB018 & 2025WB013

Location: 2025WB018 is located approximately 22 km east of Peace Point, 28 km northwest of Moose Island, and 2 km south of Moose Island Road.

2025WB013 is on the east side of Wood Buffalo National Park, approximately 10 km southwest of Hay Camp and approximately 21 km southeast from Pine Lake Campground.

Status: Being Monitored.

Details:Parks Canada fire management reported low fire activity on 2025WB013 last week, with no recent activity or smoke observed for 2025WB018 & 2025WB013.

For more information, contact:

Fire Information – Wood Buffalo National Park
867-872-0443
wbnpfire-feupnwb@pc.gc.ca

Report wildfires or suspicious smoke to the Fire Duty Officer at 867-621-0136

For more information, visit:

WBNP Fire Status Dashboard:
https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/nt/woodbuffalo/nature/science_nature/fire_management/feu-foret-fire/carte-gis-map

The current fire danger level for Wood Buffalo National Park is HIGH.

There are no new fires in Wood Buffalo National Park.

2025WB012

Location: This fire is in the Hay Camp area, 30.2 km south from Fort Fitzgerald.

Status: This fire is 49,807.4 ha in size. This fire is being strategically managed.

Details: Cooler temperatures, high relative humidity and reduced daylight hours have provided much relief on this fire. There has been no structural damage in the Hay Camp area. Parks Canada fire crews remain onsite and are prioritizing danger tree removal.

There is currently no threat to Fort Smith or Fort Fitzgerald. There are significant areas that burnt during the 2023 fire season between 2025WB012 and the communities of Fort Smith and Fort Fitzgerald. These previously burnt areas are limiting the fire’s ability to spread to the north and west.

Road Closure: Hay Camp Road, from 15 km north of Hay Camp to the road’s end will remain closed 24 hours a day, until further notice. This closure includes Hay Camp Road as well as all offshoots, side roads and access to the boat launch. This closure will remain in place while fire personnel manage the active wildfire.

For the safety of yourself and others, please respect all closures. It remains unsafe to access Hay Camp Road. Due to a weakened root system, trees are at risk of falling, causing injury and blocking roadways, even in low wind conditions. Wind gusts are reaching up to 26 km/h today and up to 43 km/h on Thursday evening. The public is asked to cease all travel and to find alternative routes where possible. Parks Canada crews are working hard to reopen the road as soon as possible.

2025WB018 & 2025WB013

Location: 2025WB018 is located approximately 22 km east of Peace Point, 28 km northwest of Moose Island, and 2 km south of Moose Island Road.

2025WB013 is on the east side of Wood Buffalo National Park, approximately 10 km southwest of Hay Camp and approximately 21 km southeast from Pine Lake Campground.

Status: Being Monitored.

Details: Parks Canada fire management has not observed any recent activity or smoke from these fires.

Smoke Report

Fire 2025WB012 may be causing smoky conditions in Fort Smith and Fort Fitzgerald. Additionally, west winds are carrying smoke from wildfires in North Slave and South Slave region of the Northwest Territories eastward, potentially causing smokey conditions across Wood Buffalo National Park.

Weather Report

Cooler temperatures, high relative humidity and reduced daylight hours have provided much relief on this fire. Wind gusts are reaching up to 26 km/h today and up to 43 km/h on Thursday evening. Weather conditions are expected to vary throughout the week, with sunny skies and a daytime high of 16°C forecast for Friday, followed by a return to cloudy weather and a chance of showers on Saturday. The current fire danger level is high. Visitors are reminded to do their part to keep communities and first responders safe by not lighting illegal campfires.

For more information, contact:

Fire Information – Wood Buffalo National Park
867-872-0443
wbnpfire-feupnwb@pc.gc.ca

Report wildfires or suspicious smoke to the Fire Duty Officer at 867-621-0136

For more information, visit:

WBNP Fire Status Dashboard:
https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/nt/woodbuffalo/nature/science_nature/fire_management/feu-foret-fire/carte-gis-map

The current fire danger level for Wood Buffalo National Park is EXTREME.

There are no new fires in Wood Buffalo National Park.

2025WB012

Location: This fire is in the Hay Camp area, 38 km south from Fort Fitzgerald, 58 km south from Fort Smith, and 21 km southeast from Pine Lake Campground.

Status: This fire is estimated at 36,000 ha in size. This fire is being strategically managed.

Details: Strong west winds on Tuesday afternoon have led to increased fire activity. The fire has advanced east towards the Slave River, crossing the river in the Hay Camp and La Butte Creek areas. There has been no structural damage in the Hay Camp area. Parks Canada fire crews remain on site and continue efforts to protect infrastructure and extinguish hot spots. Parks Canada is working with the Government of Alberta to manage this fire.

There is currently no threat to Fort Smith or Fort Fitzgerald. There are significant areas that burnt during the 2023 fire season between 2025WB012 and the communities of Fort Smith and Fort Fitzgerald. These previously burnt areas are limiting the fire’s ability to spread to the north and west.

Road Closure: Hay Camp Road, from 15 km north of Hay Camp to the road’s end will remain closed 24 hours a day, until further notice. This closure includes Hay Camp Road as well as all offshoots, side roads and access to the boat launch. This closure will remain in place while fire personnel manage the active wildfire.

Travel Notice: Boaters traveling along the Slave River can expect smoky conditions and may see flames along the edge of the river in the Hay Camp and La Butte Creek areas. Please proceed with caution and reduce speeds if conditions are smoky.

HWF-122-2025

Location: This fire is located less and 1 km outside of the park boundary, on the south side of the Peace River, and 10 km from Garden River.

Status: Out of control. This fire is 2 ha in size.

Details: This fire remains outside of the park boundary. For updated information about this fire, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/wildfire-status

2025WB018 & 2025WB013

Location: 2025WB018 is located approximately 22 km east of Peace Point, 28 km northwest of Moose Island, and 2 km south of Moose Island Road. 2025WB013 is on the east side of Wood Buffalo National Park, approximately 10 km southwest of Hay Camp and approximately 21 km southeast from Pine Lake Campground.

Status: Being Monitored.

Details: Parks Canada fire management has not observed any recent activity or smoke from these fires.

Smoke Report

Fire 2025WB012 may be causing smoky conditions in Fort Smith. Additionally, west winds are carrying smoke from wildfires in Dehcho, North Slave and South Slave region of the Northwest Territories eastward, potentially causing smokey conditions across Wood Buffalo National Park.

Weather Report

West winds on Tuesday afternoon have led to increased fire activity for 2025WB012. Winds gusts are expected to remain high on Thursday as the direction shifts to the south. Wind gusts are expected to subside on Friday and into the weekend. There is a chance of light rain on Thursday evening, with additional light rain forecasted for Saturday morning. The current fire danger level is extreme. Visitors are reminded to do their part to keep communities and first responders safe by not lighting illegal campfires.

For more information, contact:

Fire Information – Wood Buffalo National Park
867-872-0443
wbnpfire-feupnwb@pc.gc.ca

Report wildfires or suspicious smoke to the Fire Duty Officer at 867-621-0136

WBNP Fire Status Dashboard:
https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/nt/woodbuffalo/nature/science_nature/fire_management/feu-foret-fire/carte-gis-map

The current fire danger level for Wood Buffalo National Park is VERY HIGH.

There are no new fires in Wood Buffalo National Park.

2025WB012

Location: This fire is on the east side of Wood Buffalo National Park, approximately 1 km west of Hay Camp and approximately 21 km southeast from Pine Lake Campground.

Status: This fire is approximately 30,845 ha in size. This fire is being strategically managed.

Details: Hot weather conditions and west wind on Thursday afternoon have led to increased fire activity. The fire advanced toward Hay Camp and is now approximately 1 km west of the area. Fire intensity in the Hay Camp area is moderate. Parks Canada fire crews have installed structural protection to safeguard infrastructure in the area. Fire crews remain on site, actively monitoring fire activity and continue efforts to protect infrastructure.

Road Closure: Hay Camp Road, from 15 km north of Hay Camp to the road’s end — including all offshoots, side roads and boat launch access — will remain closed 24 hours a day, until further notice.

This closure will remain in place while fire personnel manage the active wildfire.

2025WB018 & 2025WB013

Location: 2025WB018 is located approximately 22 km east of Peace Point, 28 km northwest of Moose Island, and 2 km south of Moose Island Road.

2025WB013 is on the east side of Wood Buffalo National Park, approximately 10 km southwest of Hay Camp and approximately 21 km southeast from Pine Lake Campground.

Status: Being Monitored.

Details: Parks Canada fire management has not observed any recent activity or smoke from these fires.

Smoke Report

Fire 2025WB012 may be causing smoky conditions in Fort Smith. Additionally, southerly winds are carrying smoke from wildfires in Alberta and British Columbia northward, potentially causing smokey conditions across Wood Buffalo National Park.

Weather Report

Hot temperatures and west winds on Thursday afternoon have led to increased fire activity for 2025WB012. Hot and sunny conditions are expected to persist next week with moderate to strong wind conditions. The current fire danger level is very high. Visitors are reminded to do their part to keep communities and first responders safe by not lighting illegal campfires.

For more information, contact:

Fire Information – Wood Buffalo National Park
867-872-0443
wbnpfire-feupnwb@pc.gc.ca

Report wildfires or suspicious smoke to the Fire Duty Officer at 867-621-0136

For more information, visit:

WBNP Fire Status Dashboard:
https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/nt/woodbuffalo/nature/science_nature/fire_management/feu-foret-fire/carte-gis-map

The current fire danger level for Wood Buffalo National Park is EXTREME.

There are no new fires in Wood Buffalo National Park.

2025WB018

Location: This fire in located approximately 22 km east of Peace Point, 28 km northwest of Moose Island, and 2 km south of Moose Island Road.

Status: Being Held. The fire is 1.2 ha in size.

Details: Parks Canada fire crew timely response has helped bring this fire under control. Fire intensity is low. There is no current threat to public safety or infrastructure.

2025WB012

Location: This fire is on the east side of Wood Buffalo National Park, approximately 10 km southwest of Hay Camp and approximately 21 km southeast from Pine Lake Campground.

Status: This fire is 28,000 ha in size. This fire is being strategically managed to ensure communities and infrastructure are not at risk.

Details: Cooler temperatures and high relative humidity have provided some relief to this fire. Fire intensity is moderate-low. Smoke may be visible along Hay Camp Road. There is no current threat to public safety. Parks Canada fire crews have installed structural protection to safeguard infrastructure south of the Hay Camp area.

2025WB013

Location: This fire is on the west side of Wood Buffalo National Park, approximately 42 km north of Garden River.

Status: This fire is 250 ha in size. This fire is being strategically managed to ensure communities and infrastructure are not at risk.

Details: Fire intensity is low. There is no current threat to public safety or infrastructure.

Smoke Report

Fires continue to burn in the Dehcho and North Slave regions of the Northwest Territories, as well as further south in B.C. and Saskatchewan. Smoke from these fires may drift into Wood Buffalo National Park and Fort Smith.

Weather Report

It’s been warmer than usual this week in Wood Buffalo and Fort Smith. This week will see hot and dry weather into the weekend with temperatures as high as 26°C.The current fire danger is extreme. Visitors are reminded to do their part to keep communities and first responders safe by not lighting illegal campfires.

For more information, contact:

Fire Information – Wood Buffalo National Park
867-872-0443
wbnpfire-feupnwb@pc.gc.ca

Report wildfires or suspicious smoke to the Fire Duty Officer at 867-621-0136

For more information, visit:

WBNP Fire Status Dashboard:
https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/nt/woodbuffalo/nature/science_nature/fire_management/feu-foret-fire/carte-gis-map

The current fire danger level for Wood Buffalo National Park is very high.

There is one new fire in Wood Buffalo National Park.

2025WB019

Location: This unattended recreational campfire was found at a roadside pull off along Highway 5.

Status: Extinguished.

Details: This unattended fire was first spotted on Tuesday September 2nd and quickly extinguished by a Parks Canada fire crew.

Visitors are reminded to:

• Keep campfires small and only in designated fire rings or boxes.
• Never leave your campfire unattended.
• Completely extinguish campfires with water. Soak it, stir it, and soak it again until it is cool to the touch before leaving it.

Please do your part to keep communities and first responders safe by fully extinguishing fires and following Parks Canada Regulations.

2025WB018

Location: This fire in located approximately 22 km east of Peace Point, 28 km northwest of Moose Island, and 2 km south of Moose Island Road.

Status: Under Control. The fire is 1.2 ha in size.

Details: Parks Canada fire crew timely response has helped bring this fire under control. Fire intensity is low. There is no current threat to public safety or infrastructure.

2025WB012

Location: This fire is on the east side of Wood Buffalo National Park, approximately 10 km southwest of Hay Camp and approximately 21 km southeast from Pine Lake Campground.

Status: This fire is 28,000 ha in size. This fire is being strategically managed to ensure communities and infrastructure are not at risk.

Details: Cooler temperatures, high relative humidity and light rainfall on Wednesday afternoon have provided some relief to this fire. Fire intensity is moderate-low. Smoke may be visible along Hay Camp Road. There is no current threat to public safety. Parks Canada fire crews have installed structural protection to safeguard infrastructure south of the Hay Camp area.

2025WB013

Location: This fire is on the west side of Wood Buffalo National Park, approximately 42 km north of Garden River.

Status: This fire is 250 ha in size. This fire is being strategically managed to ensure communities and infrastructure are not at risk.

Details: Fire intensity is low. There is no current threat to public safety or infrastructure.

Smoke Report

Fires continue to burn in the Dehcho and North Slave regions of the Northwest Territories. Smoke from these fires may drift into Wood Buffalo National Park and Fort Smith. For updated information on these fires, please visit:

Fire Smoke

Government of Northwest Territories’ website

Weather Report

Cooler temperatures, high relative humidity and light rainfall on Wednesday afternoon has provided relief for fires in Wood Buffalo National Park. Temperatures are expected to reach a high of 22° C on Saturday and Sunday. The current fire danger is very high. Visitors are reminded to do their part to keep communities and first responders safe by not lighting illegal campfires.

For more information, please visit:
Wood Buffalo National Park Weather
Fort Smith Weather
Fort Chipewyan Weather
Garden Creek Weather

For more information, contact:

Fire Information – Wood Buffalo National Park
867-872-0443
wbnpfire-feupnwb@pc.gc.ca
Report wildfires or suspicious smoke to the Fire Duty Officer at 867-621-0136

For more information, visit:

WBNP Fire Status Dashboard
Alberta Fire Bans

The current fire danger level for Wood Buffalo National Park is EXTREME.

There are no new fires in Wood Buffalo National Park.

HEAT WARNING in effect for Wood Buffalo National Park and surrounding areas.

2025WB012

Location: This fire is on the east side of Wood Buffalo National Park, approximately 13 km southwest of Hay Camp and approximately 21 km southeast from Pine Lake Campground.

Status: This fire is 22,000 ha in size. This fire is being strategically managed to ensure communities and infrastructure are not at risk.

Details: Due to this week’s high temperatures reaching 34° C, fire intensity has increased for fire 2025WB012. Fire intensity is moderate. Smoke may be visible along Hay Camp Road. No major growth has occurred on this fire. There is no current threat to public safety or infrastructure.

2025WB013

Location: This fire is on the west side of Wood Buffalo National Park, approximately 42 km north of Garden River.

Status: This fire is 250 ha in size. This fire is being strategically managed to ensure communities and infrastructure are not at risk.

Details: Fire intensity is low. There is no current threat to public safety or infrastructure.

HEAT WARNING️

Environment Canada and the Government of Northwest Territories have issued heat warnings for the following regions:

Thebacha Region including Fort Smith and Salt River Reserve

Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo near Fort Chipewyan and Sand Point

Wood Buffalo National Park near Garden River and Thebacha Trail

Extreme heat and low relative humidity have been recorded throughout Wood Buffalo National Park this week. Temperature reached a high of 34° C on Wednesday. Daytime high temperatures up to 32° C are expected for Friday and Saturday. Temperatures are expected to cool down on Sunday and into next week, reaching a daytime high of 21° C on Sunday. The current fire danger is EXTREME. Visitors are reminded to do their part to keep communities and first responders safe by not lighting illegal campfires.

For more information, please visit:

Wood Buffalo National Park Weather: https://weather.gc.ca/en/location/index.html?coords=60.267,-114.168

Fort Smith Weather: https://weather.gc.ca/en/location/index.html?coords=60.009,-111.883

Fort Chipewyan Weather: https://weather.gc.ca/en/location/index.html?coords=58.714,-111.158

Garden Creek Weather: https://weather.gc.ca/en/location/index.html?coords=58.705,-113.886

Smoke Report

Fires continue to burn in Dehcho and North Slave regions of the Northwest Territories. Smoke from these fires may drift into Wood Buffalo National Park and Fort Smith. For update information on these fires, please visit:

Fire Smoke: https://firesmoke.ca/

Government of Northwest Territories’ website: https://www.gov.nt.ca/ecc/services/wildfire-update/en/firedata

For more information, contact:

Fire Information – Wood Buffalo National Park
867-872-0443
wbnpfire-feupnwb@pc.gc.ca

Report wildfires or suspicious smoke to the Fire Duty Officer at 867-621-0136

For more information, visit:

WBNP Fire Status Dashboard: https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/nt/woodbuffalo/nature/science_nature/fire_management/feu-foret-fire/carte-gis-map

Alberta Fire Bans: https://www.albertafirebans.ca/

The current fire danger level for Wood Buffalo National Park is MODERATE.

There are no new fires in Wood Buffalo National Park.

2025WB013

Location: This fire is on the west side of Wood Buffalo National Park, approximately 42 km north of Garden River.

Status: This fire is 250 ha in size. This fire is being strategically managed to ensure communities and infrastructure are not at risk. Fire intensity is low.

Details: Cooler temperatures and high humidity this week has helped maintain low fire intensity. There is no current threat to public safety or infrastructure from this fire.

2025WB012

Location: This fire is on the east side of Wood Buffalo National Park, approximately 13 km southwest of Hay Camp and approximately 21 km southeast from Pine Lake Campground.

Status: This fire is 22,000 ha in size. This fire is being strategically managed to ensure communities and infrastructure are not at risk. Fire activity is low.

Details: A total of 7.3 mm of rain in the Benchmark area on Wednesday evening has helped maintain low fire intensity. There is no current threat to public safety or infrastructure.

Weather Report

Cooler temperatures, high relative humidity, and moderate rainfall were recorded throughout much of Wood Buffalo National Park this week. Temperatures are expected to rise over the weekend and into next week, reaching a high of 29° C next Tuesday. The current fire danger is MODERATE.

Visitors are reminded to do their part to keep communities and first responders safe by not lighting illegal campfires.

For more information, please visit:

Wood Buffalo National Park Weather: https://weather.gc.ca/en/location/index.html?coords=60.267,-114.168

Fort Smith Weather: https://weather.gc.ca/en/location/index.html?coords=60.009,-111.883

Fort Chipewyan Weather: https://weather.gc.ca/en/location/index.html?coords=58.714,-111.158

Garden Creek Weather: https://weather.gc.ca/en/location/index.html?coords=58.705,-113.886

Smoke Report

Fires continue to burn in Dehcho and North Slave regions of the Northwest Territories. Smoke from these fires may drift into Wood Buffalo National Park and Fort Smith.

For update information on these fires, please visit:

Fire Smoke: https://firesmoke.ca/

Government of Northwest Territories’ website: https://www.gov.nt.ca/ecc/services/wildfire-update/en/firedata

For more information, contact:

Fire Information – Wood Buffalo National Park
867-872-0443
wbnpfire-feupnwb@pc.gc.ca

Report wildfires or suspicious smoke to the Fire Duty Officer at 867-621-0136

For more information, visit:

WBNP Fire Status Dashboard: https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/nt/woodbuffalo/nature/science_nature/fire_management/feu-foret-fire/carte-gis-map

Alberta Fire Bans: https://www.albertafirebans.ca/

The current fire danger level for Wood Buffalo National Park is HIGH.

There are no new fires in Wood Buffalo National Park.

2025WB014, 2025WB015, 2025WB016, 2025WB017

Location: These fires were in the north of Wood Buffalo National Park, approximately 10 km south of Sandy Lake, all within a 10 km radius of one another.

Status: Extinguished. A total area of 2.3 ha was burned between the four fires.

2025WB013

Location: This fire is on the west side of Wood Buffalo National Park, approximately 42 km north of Garden River.

Status: This fire is 250 ha in size. This fire is being strategically managed to ensure communities and infrastructure are not at risk.

Details: Earlier this week, heavy rainfall in the Garden River area has reduced the fire's intensity. Fire intensity is currently low. There is no current threat to public safety or infrastructure from this fire.

2025WB012

Location: This fire is on the east side of Wood Buffalo National Park, approximately 13 km southwest of Hay Camp and approximately 21 km southeast from Pine Lake Campground.

Status: This fire is 22,000 ha in size. This fire is being strategically managed to ensure communities and infrastructure are not at risk.

Details: Cooler temperatures and higher relative humidity has decreased the fire’s activity this week. Parks Canada fire crews have installed structural protection to safeguard infrastructure in the Hay Camp area. There are significant areas that burnt during the 2023 fire season between this fire and infrastructure at Pine Lake. These previously burnt areas are limiting the fire’s ability to spread. There is currently no threat to public safety. Parks Canada continues to manage this fire to ensure infrastructure is protected.

Weather Report

Cooler temperatures and wet conditions were recorded throughout much of Wood Buffalo National Park this week. Temperatures reaching a high of 21° C and lows overnight of 11° C are expected over the weekend. The current fire danger is HIGH. Visitors are reminded to do their part to keep communities and first responders safe by not lighting illegal campfires.

For more information, please visit:

Wood Buffalo National Park Weather: https://weather.gc.ca/en/location/index.html?coords=60.267,-114.168

Fort Smith Weather: https://weather.gc.ca/en/location/index.html?coords=60.009,-111.883

Fort Chipewyan Weather: https://weather.gc.ca/en/location/index.html?coords=58.714,-111.158

Garden Creek Weather: https://weather.gc.ca/en/location/index.html?coords=58.705,-113.886

Smoke Report

Significant fires continue to burn in Northeastern British Columbia, Northern Saskatchewan and the Dehcho and North Slave regions of the Northwest Territories. Smoke from these fires may drift into Wood Buffalo National Park and Fort Smith. For update information on these fires, please visit:

Fire Smoke: https://firesmoke.ca/

Government of Northwest Territories’ website: https://www.gov.nt.ca/ecc/services/wildfire-update/en/firedata

Alberta Wildfire’s website: https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-wildfire

BC Wildfire Service’s website: https://wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/map

Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency’s website: https://www.saskpublicsafety.ca/emergencies-and-response/active-incidents

For more information, contact:

Fire Information – Wood Buffalo National Park
867-872-0443
wbnpfire-feupnwb@pc.gc.ca

Report wildfires or suspicious smoke to the Fire Duty Officer at 867-621-0136

For more information, visit:

WBNP Fire Status Dashboard: https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/nt/woodbuffalo/nature/science_nature/fire_management/feu-foret-fire/carte-gis-map

Alberta Fire Bans: https://www.albertafirebans.ca/

The current fire danger level for Wood Buffalo National Park is VERY HIGH.

There are two new fires in Wood Buffalo National Park.

2025WB015

Location: This fire is in the north of Wood Buffalo National Park, approximately 9km west of Raven Tower.

Status: This fire is 0.2 hectares in size. It is being suppressed to ensure communities and infrastructure are not at risk.

Details: 2025WB015 is a result of lightning. It was discovered during a detection flight on August 7, 2025. Parks Canada deployed fire crews and a helicopter the same day and continue their work to extinguish the fire.

2025WB014

Location: This fire is in the north of Wood Buffalo National Park, approximately 9km south of Sandy Lake

Status: This fire is now Under Control and is 3 hectares in size. Fire crews and a helicopter are continuing to extinguish hotspots to ensure communities and infrastructure are not at risk.

Details: 2025WB014 is a result of lightning. It was discovered during a detection flight on August 7, 2025. Parks Canada responded immediately with fire crews and a helicopter, along with support from ECC. Airtankers and a Bird Dog aircraft were also deployed on the evening of August 7.

2025WB013

Location: This fire is on the west side of Wood Buffalo National park, approximately 42 km north of Garden River.

Status: This fire is 250 hectares in size. This fire is being strategically managed to ensure communities and infrastructure are not at risk.

Details: 2025WB013 is a result of lightning. It was discovered by Wood Buffalo fire crew members during their daily patrols. There is no current threat to public safety or infrastructure from this fire.

2025WB012

Location: This fire is on the east side of Wood Buffalo National Park, approximately 13 km southwest of Hay Camp and approximately 21 km southeast from Pine Lake Campground.

Status: This fire is 12012 ha in size. This fire is being strategically managed to ensure communities and infrastructure are not at risk.

Details: There are significant areas that burnt during the 2023 fire season between this fire and infrastructure at Pine Lake. These previously burnt areas are limiting the fire’s ability to spread. There is currently no threat to public safety or to infrastructure.

Weather Report

Hot and dry conditions are expected to persist through the weekend in Wood Buffalo National Park. Temperatures reaching a high of 25° C and lows overnight of 7° C are expected. The current fire danger level is VERY HIGH. Visitors are reminded to do their part to keep communities and first responders safe by not lighting illegal campfires.

For more information, please visit:

Wood Buffalo National Park Weather: https://weather.gc.ca/en/location/index.html?coords=60.267,-114.168

Fort Smith Weather: https://weather.gc.ca/en/location/index.html?coords=60.009,-111.883

Fort Chipewyan Weather: https://weather.gc.ca/en/location/index.html?coords=60.267,-114.168

Garden Creek Weather: https://weather.gc.ca/en/location/index.html?coords=58.705,-113.886

Smoke Report

Significant fires continue to burn in Northeastern British Columbia, Northern Saskatchewan and the Dehcho and North Slave regions of the Northwest Territories. Smoke from these fires may drift into Wood Buffalo National Park and Fort Smith. For update information on these fires, please visit:

Fire Smoke: https://firesmoke.ca/

Government of Northwest Territories’ website: https://www.gov.nt.ca/ecc/services/wildfire-update/en/firedata

Alberta Wildfire’s website: https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-wildfire

BC Wildfire Service’s website: https://wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/map

Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency’s website: https://www.saskpublicsafety.ca/emergencies-and-response/active-incidents

For more information, contact:

Fire Information – Wood Buffalo National Park
867-872-0443
wbnpfire-feupnwb@pc.gc.ca

Report wildfires or suspicious smoke to the Fire Duty Officer at 867-621-0136

For more information, visit:

WBNP Fire Status Dashboard: https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/nt/woodbuffalo/nature/science_nature/fire_management/feu-foret-fire/carte-gis-map

Alberta Fire Bans: https://www.albertafirebans.ca/

The current fire danger level for Wood Buffalo National Park is HIGH.

There is one new fire in Wood Buffalo National Park.

2025WB013

Location: This fire is on the west side of Wood Buffalo National park, approximately 42 km north of Garden River.

Status: This fire is 1 hectare in size. This fire is being strategically managed to ensure communities and infrastructure are not at risk.

Details: 2025WB013 is a result of recent lightning strikes in the regions. It was discovered by Wood Buffalo fire crew members during their daily patrols. There is no current threat to public safety or infrastructure from this fire.

2025WB012

Location: This fire is on the east side of Wood Buffalo National Park, approximately 20 km southwest of Hay Camp and approximately 21 km southeast from Pine Lake Campground.

Status: This fire is now 12012 ha in size. This fire is being strategically managed to ensure communities and infrastructure are not at risk. There is currently no threat to public safety or to infrastructure.

Details: Over the weekend, southern winds pushed smoke from this fire towards the town of Fort Smith. From today and moving into tomorrow, there is low risk forecasted for air quality and no anticipated impacts to visibility.

There are significant areas that burnt during the 2023 fire season between this fire and infrastructure at Pine Lake. These previously burnt areas are limiting the fire’s ability to spread.

All other fires throughout the park are now EXTINGUISHED thanks to the hard work of the fire crews and aerial support.

Weather Report

Hot and dry conditions are expected to persist this week in Wood Buffalo National Park. Temperatures reaching a high of 27° C and overnight of 13° C are expected for the next several days. The current fire danger level is high. Visitors are reminded to do their part to keep communities and first responders safe by not lighting illegal campfires.

For more information, please visit:

Wood Buffalo National Park Weather: https://weather.gc.ca/en/location/index.html?coords=60.267,-114.168

Fort Smith Weather: https://weather.gc.ca/en/location/index.html?coords=60.009,-111.883

Fort Chipewyan Weather: https://weather.gc.ca/en/location/index.html?coords=60.267,-114.168

Garden Creek Weather: https://weather.gc.ca/en/location/index.html?coords=58.705,-113.886

Smoke Report

There are significant fires burning in Northeastern British Columbia, Northern Saskatchewan and the Dehcho and North Slave regions of the Northwest Territories. Smoke from these fires may drift into Wood Buffalo National Park and Fort Smith. For update information on these fires, please visit:

Fire Smoke: https://firesmoke.ca/

Government of Northwest Territories’ website: https://www.gov.nt.ca/ecc/services/wildfire-update/en/firedata

Alberta Wildfire’s website: https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-wildfire

BC Wildfire Service’s website: https://wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/map

Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency’s website: https://www.saskpublicsafety.ca/emergencies-and-response/active-incidents

For more information, contact:

Fire Information – Wood Buffalo National Park

867-872-0443

wbnpfire-feupnwb@pc.gc.ca

Report wildfires or suspicious smoke to the Fire Duty Officer at 867-621-0136

For more information, visit:

WBNP Fire Status Dashboard: https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/nt/woodbuffalo/nature/science_nature/fire_management/feu-foret-fire/carte-gis-map

Alberta Fire Bans: https://www.albertafirebans.ca/

The current fire danger level for Wood Buffalo National Park is EXTREME.

There are no new fires in Wood Buffalo National Park.

HEAT WARNING in effect for regions in the Wood Buffalo National Park and surrounding areas.

SPECIAL AIR QUALITY STATEMENT for Thebacha Region including Fort Smith and Salt River Reserve.

2025WB012

Location: This fire is on the east side of Wood Buffalo National Park, approximately 27 km southwest of Hay Camp and approximately 30 km southeast from Pine Lake Campground.

Status: The fire is now 3315 ha in size. This fire is being strategically managed to ensure communities and infrastructure are not at risk. There is currently no threat to public safety or infrastructure.

Details: Southern winds are pushing smoke from this fire towards the town of Fort Smith. Smoke from this fire and fires burning in the Dehcho and North Slave regions of the Northwest Territories are causing poor air quality and reduced visibility. Environment Canada and the Government of Northwest Territories have issued a special air quality statement (see below for more details).

There are significant areas that burnt during the 2023 fire season between the fire and infrastructure at Pine Lake. These previously burnt areas are limiting the fire’s ability to spread.

HEAT WARNING

Environment Canada and the Government of Northwest Territories have issued a heat warnings for the following regions:

Thebacha Region including Fort Smith and Salt River Reserve

Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo near Fort Chipewyan and Sand Point

Wood Buffalo National Park near Garden River and Thebacha Trail

Hot and dry conditions continue across Wood Buffalo National Park, with daytime highs reaching 32° C in some areas of the park. The current fire danger level is extreme.

On Friday, daytime high is expected to reach 32° C, there is a chance of thunderstorms and winds gusting from 30-40 km/h.

These conditions are expected to persist through the weekend.

Visitors are reminded to do their part to keep communities and first responders safe by not lighting illegal campfires.

For more information, please visit:

Wood Buffalo National Park Weather: https://weather.gc.ca/en/location/index.html?coords=60.267,-114.168

Fort Smith Weather: https://weather.gc.ca/en/location/index.html?coords=60.009,-111.883

Fort Chipewyan Weather: https://weather.gc.ca/en/location/index.html?coords=60.267,-114.168

Garden Creek Weather: https://weather.gc.ca/en/location/index.html?coords=58.705,-113.886

SPECIAL AIR QUALITY STATEMENT

Environment Canada and the Government of Northwest Territories have issued a special air quality statement for the following region:

Thebacha Region including Fort Smith and Salt River Reserve

Smoke from 2025WB012 and fires burning in the Dehcho and North Slave regions of the Northwest Territories are causing poor air quality and reduced visibility.

As smoke levels increase, health risks increase. Limit time outdoors. Consider reducing or rescheduling outdoor sports, activities and events.

For updated information on smoke and fires burning in Western Canada, please visit:

Fire Smoke: https://firesmoke.ca/

Government of Northwest Territories’ website: https://www.gov.nt.ca/ecc/services/wildfire-update/en/firedata

Alberta Wildfire’s website: https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-wildfire

BC Wildfire Service’s website: https://wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/map

Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency’s website: https://www.saskpublicsafety.ca/emergencies-and-response/active-incidents

For more information, contact:

Fire Information – Wood Buffalo National Park
867-872-0443
wbnpfire-feupnwb@pc.gc.ca

Report wildfires or suspicious smoke to the Fire Duty Officer at 867-621-0136

For more information, visit:

WBNP Fire Status Dashboard: https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/nt/woodbuffalo/nature/science_nature/fire_management/feu-foret-fire/carte-gis-map

Alberta Fire Bans: https://www.albertafirebans.ca/

The current fire danger level for Wood Buffalo National Park is VERY HIGH.

There are no new fires in Wood Buffalo National Park.

2025WB012

Location: This fire is on the east side of Wood Buffalo National Park, approximately 27 km southwest of Hay Camp and approximately 30 km southeast from Pine Lake Campground.

Status: The fire is now 167 ha in size. This fire is being strategically managed to ensure communities and infrastructure are not at risk. There is currently no threat to public safety or infrastructure.

Details: Smoke from this fire may be visible from Pine Lake Campground. There are significant areas that burnt during the 2023 fire season between the fire and infrastructure at Pine Lake. These previously burnt areas are limiting the fire’s ability to spread.

Weather Report

Hot and dry conditions were observed earlier this week across Wood Buffalo National Park, with daytime highs reaching 29°C and relative humidity dropping as low as 16% in some areas of the park. The current fire danger level is very high.

A brief cooldown is expected over the weekend, with daytime high temperatures dipping to 16°C. Thundershowers are forecasted in the southern portion of the park today, a chance of showers continues through Saturday. However, warmer weather will return next week, with temperatures forecast to climb to 33°C by Thursday.

Visitors are reminded to do their part to keep communities and first responders safe by not lighting illegal campfires.

Wood Buffalo National Park Weather: https://weather.gc.ca/en/location/index.html?coords=60.267,-114.168

Smoke Report

There are significant fires burning in, Northern Saskatchewan and the Dehcho and North Slave regions of the Northwest Territories. Smoke from these fires is expected to move through Wood Buffalo National Park. For updated information on these fires, please visit:

Fire Smoke: https://firesmoke.ca/

Government of Northwest Territories’ website: https://www.gov.nt.ca/ecc/services/wildfire-update/en/firedata

Alberta Wildfire’s website: https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-wildfire

BC Wildfire Service’s website: https://wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/map

Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency’s website: https://www.saskpublicsafety.ca/emergencies-and-response/active-incidents

For more information, contact:

Fire Information – Wood Buffalo National Park 867-872-0443 wbnpfire-feupnwb@pc.gc.ca

Report wildfires or suspicious smoke to the Fire Duty Officer at 867-621-0136

For more information, visit:

WBNP Fire Status Dashboard: https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/nt/woodbuffalo/nature/science_nature/fire_management/feu-foret-fire/carte-gis-map

Alberta Fire Bans: https://www.albertafirebans.ca/

The current fire danger level for Wood Buffalo National Park is VERY HIGH.

There are no new fires in Wood Buffalo National Park.

HEAT WARNING in effect for the Thebacha Region including Fort Smith and Salt River Reserve.

2025WB012

Location: This fire is on the east side of Wood Buffalo National Park, approximately 27 km southwest of Hay Camp.

Status: Fire intensity is low. The fire is 92 ha in size. This fire is being strategically managed to ensure communities and infrastructure are not at risk. There is currently no threat to public safety or infrastructure.

HEAT WARNING

Environment Canada and the Government of the Northwest Territories have issued a heat warning for the Thebacha Region including Fort Smith and Salt River Reserve. Daytime high temperatures near 30° C are expected today. Temperatures are expected to cool down over the weekend. The current fire danger level is very high.

Visitors are reminded to do their part to keep communities and first responders safe by not lighting illegal campfires.

For more information, please visit:

Wood Buffalo National Park Weather: https://weather.gc.ca/en/location/index.html?coords=60.267,-114.168

Smoke Report

There are significant fires burning in Northeastern British Columbia, Northern Saskatchewan and the Dehcho and North Slave regions of the Northwest Territories. Smoke from these fires is expected to move through Wood Buffalo National Park. For updated information on these fires, please visit:

Fire Smoke: https://firesmoke.ca/

Government of Northwest Territories’ website: https://www.gov.nt.ca/ecc/services/wildfire-update/en/firedata

Alberta Wildfire’s website: https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-wildfire

BC Wildfire Service’s website: https://wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/map

Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency’s website: https://www.saskpublicsafety.ca/emergencies-and-response/active-incidents

For further information, contact:

Fire Information – Wood Buffalo National Park
867-872-0443
wbnpfire-feupnwb@pc.gc.ca

Report wildfires or suspicious smoke to the Fire Duty Officer at 867-621-0136

For more information, visit:

WBNP Fire Status Dashboard:

https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/nt/woodbuffalo/nature/science_nature/fire_management/feu-foret-fire/carte-gis-map

Alberta Fire Bans: https://www.albertafirebans.ca/

The current fire danger level for Wood Buffalo National Park is HIGH.

There is one new fire in Wood Buffalo National Park.

2025WB012

Location: This fire is on the east side of Wood Buffalo National Park, approximately 27 km southwest of Hay Camp.

Status: Out of control. This fire is 60 ha in size. There is currently no threat to public safety or infrastructure.

Details: This lightning caused fire was first spotted on Tuesday afternoon during a smoke patrol flight. Fire management is working to establish containment zones to protect public safety and nearby infrastructure.

Weather Report

Hot and dry conditions are expected to persist this week in Wood Buffalo National Park. Temperatures reaching a high of 29° C and overnight of 15° C are expected for the next several days. The current fire danger level is high. Visitors are reminded to do their part to keep communities and first responders safe by not lighting illegal campfires.

Smoke Report

There are significant fires burning in Northeastern British Columbia and the Dehcho and North Slave regions of the Northwest Territories. Smoke from these fires may drift into Wood Buffalo National Park. For update information on these fires, please visit:

Fire Smoke: https://firesmoke.ca/

Government of Northwest Territories’ website: https://www.gov.nt.ca/ecc/services/wildfire-update/en/firedata

BC Wildfire Service’s website: https://wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/map

For further information, contact:

Fire Information – Wood Buffalo National Park
867-872-0443
wbnpfire-feupnwb@pc.gc.ca

Report wildfires or suspicious smoke to the Fire Duty Officer at 867-621-0136

The current fire danger level for Wood Buffalo National Park is HIGH.

The recreational fire ban for Wood Buffalo National Park has been lifted.

There are no new fires in Wood Buffalo National Park.

2025WB003, 2025WB008, 2025WB009, and 2025WB010

Status: These fires continue to be strategically managed. These fires do not currently pose a threat to public safety or infrastructure. Fire intensity is low.

Weather: This week, much of Wood Buffalo National Park experienced moderate rainfall. Strong wind gusts exceeded 50 km/h in some areas of the park. Wind gusts are expected to subside in the coming days.

Thundershowers are expected across much of Wood Buffalo National Park this weekend. Lightning activity from these thundershowers could pose as a risk for new fire starts.

Visitors are reminded to do their part to keep communities and first responders safe by not lighting illegal campfires.

Smoke Report

There are significant fires burning in Northeastern British Columbia and the Dehcho and North Slave regions of the Northwest Territories. Smoke from these fires may drift into Wood Buffalo National Park. For update information on these fires, please visit:

Fire Smoke
Government of Northwest Territories
BC Wildfire Service

For more information, contact:

Fire Information – Wood Buffalo National Park
867-872-0443
wbnpfire-feupnwb@pc.gc.ca

Report wildfires or suspicious smoke to the Fire Duty Officer at 867-621-0136

For more information, visit:

Wood Buffalo National Park Fire Status Dashboard
Alberta Fire Bans

The current fire danger level for Wood Buffalo National Park is LOW.

The recreational fire ban for Wood Buffalo National Park has been lifted.

There are no new fires in Wood Buffalo National Park.

2025WB011

Location: Pine Lake Recreational Area

Status: EXTINGUISHED

Details: This fire was first spotted last Friday afternoon during a smoke patrol flight. Thanks to the strong response effort of the fire crew, this fire was EXTINGUISED within a few hours. A total area of 0.1 hectares was burnt.

2025WB003, 2025WB008, 2025WB009, and 2025WB010

Status: These fires continue to be strategically managed. These fires do not currently pose a threat to public safety or infrastructure. Rainfall during this week has provide significant relief for these fires. Fire intensity is low.

Weather: Recent rainfall across much of Wood Buffalo National Park has significantly damped ground fuels, resulting in a LOW fire danger rating at this time.

However thunderstorms and strong winds continue to pose a wildfire risk, which is typical for Wood Buffalo National Park during the summer. Lightning from these storms can ignite new wildfires.

Recreational Fire Ban Lifted

The recreational fire ban that came into effect on May 28, 2025 has now been lifted. Visitors are now permitted to have campfires in designated fire pits and fire boxes.

Please remember to never leave a campfire unattended. When extinguishing a fire, soak it, stir it, and soak it again until it is cool to the touch.

Please do your part to keep communities and first responders safe by not lighting illegal campfires.

For more information, contact:

Fire Information – Wood Buffalo National Park
867-872-0443
wbnpfire-feupnwb@pc.gc.ca

Report wildfires or suspicious smoke to the Fire Duty Officer at 867-621-0136

The current fire danger level for Wood Buffalo National Park is HIGH.

A recreational fire ban remains in place for Wood Buffalo National Park.

There is one new fire in Wood Buffalo National Park.

2025WB011

Location: This fire is at Pine Lake, approximately 2 km west from The Pine Lake Campground and 12 m east of Pine Lake Road (see the attached map).

Status: Being held. This means the fire is not likely to spread beyond its existent boundaries under the forecasted conditions. This lightning caused fire is 0.1 hectare in size. There is currently no threat to public safety or infrastructure.

Details: The fire was first spotted on Friday afternoon during a smoke patrol flight. A fire crew assisted by a helicopter will continue to work on bringing this fire under control.

2025WB003, 2025WB008, 2025WB009, and 2025WB010

These fires continue to be strategically managed. These fires do not currently pose a threat to public safety or infrastructure.

Details: For more information about these fires, please see the Fire Information Update from Thursday June 26, 2025.

Weather: From Wednesday evening to Friday afternoon, much of Wood Buffalo National Park has experience significant lightning activity during several thunderstorms. Although much of the park has received rain, forest vegetation remains very dry and continues to pose as a risk for new fires.

Chance of thunderstorms are forecasted to continue through the weekend. Please continue to respect the recreational fire ban currently in effect for Wood Buffalo National Park.

There are fires burning outside the east and west boundaries of Wood Buffalo National Park. Smoke from these fires may drift into the park. For update information on these fires, please visit:

Alberta Wildfire
Government of Northwest Territories

For more information, contact:

Fire Information – Wood Buffalo National Park
867-872-0443
wbnpfire-feupnwb@pc.gc.ca

Report wildfires or suspicious smoke to the Fire Duty Officer at 867-621-0136

The current fire danger level for Wood Buffalo National Park is HIGH.

A recreational fire ban remains in place for Wood Buffalo National Park.

There are three new fires in Wood Buffalo National Park.

Dry conditions and low relative humidity continue across Wood Buffalo National Park. These conditions increase the risk of wildfires, which can ignite easily and spread quickly. Please respect the recreational fire ban currently in effect.

A chance of showers is expected to begin Friday night and continue through the weekend.

2025WB008

Location: This fire is south of the Peace River, approximately 20 km east of Big Slough, approximately 60 km east of Garden River.

Status: This lightning caused fire is approximately 5.4 hectares in size. There is currently no threat to public safety or infrastructure. This fire is being strategically managed.

2025WB009

Location: This fire is northwest of the Birch Mountains, approximately 11 km from the Park’s southern boundary. It is approximately 90 km east of Garden River. 2025WB009 is 7km from 2025WB010.

Status: This lightning caused fire is approximately 8 hectares in size. There is currently no threat to public safety or infrastructure. This fire is being strategically managed.

2025WB010

Location: This fire is northwest of the Birch Mountains, approximately 9 km from the Park’s southern boundary. It is approximately 90 km east of Garden River. 2025WB010 is 7km from 2025WB009.

Status: This lightning caused fire is approximately 3.4 hectares in size. There is currently no threat to public safety or infrastructure. This fire is being strategically managed.

2025WB010

This fire continues to be strategically managed to ensure it does not spread beyond its preestablished containment zone.

Weather: On the evening of Wednesday, June 26, 2025, a significant portion of Wood Buffalo National Park was affected by lightning strikes during a thunderstorm. Although much of the park received rain, forest vegetation remains very dry and continues to pose as a risk for new fires.

Chance of thunderstorms are forecasted from Thursday afternoon through Friday evening. Please continue to respect the recreational fire ban currently in effect for Wood Buffalo National Park.

There are fires burning outside the east and west boundaries of Wood Buffalo National Park. Smoke from these fires may drift into the park. For update information on these fires, please visit:

Alberta Wildfire’s website: https://www.alberta.ca/wildfire-status
Government of Northwest Territories’ website: https://www.gov.nt.ca/ecc/services/wildfire-update/en/firedata

For more information, contact:

Fire Information – Wood Buffalo National Park
867-872-0443
wbnpfire-feupnwb@pc.gc.ca

Report wildfires or suspicious smoke to the Fire Duty Officer at 867-621-0136

The current fire danger level for Wood Buffalo National Park is VERY HIGH.

A recreational fire ban remains in place for Wood Buffalo National Park.

There are no new fires in Wood Buffalo National Park.

Dry conditions and low relative humidity continue across Wood Buffalo National Park. These conditions increase the risk of wildfires, which can ignite easily and spread quickly. Please respect the recreational fire ban currently in effect.

A chance of showers is expected to begin Friday night and continue through the weekend.

2025WB003

This fire continues to be strategically managed to ensure it does not spread beyond its preestablished containment zone.

There are wildfires burning outside the east, west and south boundaries of Wood Buffalo National Park. Smoke from these fires may drift into the park. For update information on these fires, please visit:

Alberta Wildfire’s website: https://www.alberta.ca/wildfire-status
Government of Northwest Territories’ website: https://www.gov.nt.ca/ecc/services/wildfire-update/en/firedata

For more information, contact:

Fire Information – Wood Buffalo National Park
867-872-0443
wbnpfire-feupnwb@pc.gc.ca

Report wildfires or suspicious smoke to the Fire Duty Officer at 867-621-0136

The current fire danger level for Wood Buffalo National Park is VERY HIGH.

There are no new fires in Wood Buffalo National Park.

Over the past couple of days, much of Wood Buffalo National Park has received rainfall, bringing some short-term moisture to the area.

This relief may be short-lived, as weather forecasts predict a return to hot, dry and humid conditions in the coming days. A recreational fire ban remains in place for Wood Buffalo National Park.

2025WB003

This fire continues to be strategically managed to ensure it does not spread beyond its pre-established containment zone.

All other fires in Wood Buffalo National Park are EXTINGUISHED.

For further information, contact:

Fire Information – Wood Buffalo National Park
867-872-0443
wbnpfire-feupnwb@pc.gc.ca

Report wildfires or suspicious smoke to the Fire Duty Officer at 867-621-0136

For more information, visit:

WBNP Fire Status Dashboard: https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/nt/woodbuffalo/nature/science_nature/fire_management/feu-foret-fire/carte-gis-map

Fire Smoke: https://firesmoke.ca/

The current fire danger level for Wood Buffalo National Park is EXTREME.

A recreational fire ban is in place for Wood Buffalo National Park.

There are three new fires in Wood Buffalo National Park.

2025WB007

Location: This fire is in the Peace Athabasca Delta, 5 km east of Lake Claire. It is approximately 40 km from Fort Chipewyan.

Status: Being held. This means that the fire is not expected to grow beyond its existing boundary, given current weather conditions. The fire is approximately 0.5 hectares in size. There is currently no threat to public safety or infrastructure.

Details: Throughout the day, a fire crew assisted by a helicopter will continue to work on bringing this fire under control.

2025WB006

Location: This fire is in the northwest portion of the park, 17 km east of highway 5 and 48 km southeast of Sandy Lake.

Status: Under control. This means that suppression efforts have ensured that the fire will not spread beyond its current perimeter. The fire is approximately 0.2 hectares in size. There is currently no threat to public safety or infrastructure.

Details: Throughout the day, a fire crew assisted by a helicopter will continue to work on extinguishing this fire.

2025WB005

Location: This fire is in the Peace Athabasca Delta, 15 km southwest of the confluence of the Peace River and the Slave River. It is approximately 30 km northwest from Fort Chipewyan.

Status: Under control. This means that suppression efforts have ensured that the fire will not spread beyond its current perimeter. The fire is approximately 0.2 hectares in size. There is currently no threat to public safety or infrastructure.

Details: Throughout the day, a fire crew assisted by a helicopter will continue to work on extinguishing this fire.

2025WB003

Location: This fire is along Pine Lake Road, 14 km south of the Salt River Day Use Area and 34 km south of Fort Smith.

Status: This fire is being strategically managed to ensure it does not spread beyond its preestablished containment zone. The fire is approximately 4,125 hectares in size. Smoke from the fire may impacting visibility along Pine Lake Road. If traveling along Pine Lake Road, please proceed with caution and reduce speed.

Details: Wood Buffalo National Park fire crews successfully performed micro-ignitions along Pine Lake Road on Friday evening. These efforts have helped contain the fire and have reduced the fire’s intensity along the road. Fire crews continue to action this fire with pump and hose along Pine Lake Road.

If fire behaviour and intensity continue as expected, this will be the last wildfire update for 2025WB003.

Additional Information:

Dry conditions and heavy wind gusts continue to persist throughout Wood Buffalo National Park.

All other fires in Wood Buffalo National Park are extinguished.

Wood Buffalo National Park would like to extend our thanks to the fire crews from La Mauricie National Park, Mount Revelstoke National Park and Glacier National Park for providing outstanding support during these recent wildfires.

For further information, contact:

Fire Information – Wood Buffalo National Park
867-872-0443
wbnpfire-feupnwb@pc.gc.ca

Report wildfires or suspicious smoke to the Fire Duty Officer at 867-621-0136

For more information, visit:

WBNP Fire Status Dashboard:
https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/nt/woodbuffalo/nature/science_nature/fire_management/feu-foret-fire/carte-gis-map

Fire Smoke: https://firesmoke.ca/

The current fire danger level for Wood Buffalo National Park is EXTREME.

(2025WB003): Wood Buffalo National Park Fire crews have successfully performed ignition operations along Pine Lake Road. Pine Lake Road is open.

Smoke from the fire is impacting visibility along Pine Lake Road. Open flames may be visible along the edge of the road. If traveling along Pine Lake Road, please proceed with extreme caution and reduce speed, especially while traveling between Rainbow Lake Trailhead and Parsons Lakes Road South Entrance.

The fire is approximately 1,500 hectares in size.

Dry and hot conditions and heavy wind gusts continue to persist throughout Wood Buffalo National Park.

For further information, contact:

Fire Information – Wood Buffalo National Park
867-872-0443
wbnpfire-feupnwb@pc.gc.ca

Report wildfires or suspicious smoke to the Fire Duty Officer at 867-621-0136

The current fire danger level for Wood Buffalo National Park is EXTREME.

(2025WB003): Wood Buffalo National Park Fire crews have successfully performed ignition operations along Pine Lake Road. Pine Lake Road is open.

Smoke from the fire is impacting visibility along Pine Lake Road. Open flames may be visible along the edge of the road. If traveling along Pine Lake Road, please proceed with extreme caution and reduce speed, especially while traveling between Rainbow Lake Trailhead and Parsons Lakes Road South Entrance.

The fire is approximately 1,500 hectares in size.

Dry and hot conditions and heavy wind gusts continue to persist throughout Wood Buffalo National Park.

For further information, contact:

Fire Information – Wood Buffalo National Park
867-872-0443
wbnpfire-feupnwb@pc.gc.ca

Report wildfires or suspicious smoke to the Fire Duty Officer at 867-621-0136

For more information, please visit: https://firesmoke.ca/

The current fire danger level for Wood Buffalo National Park is EXTREME.

(2025WB003): Fire behaviour and intensity has picked up on Thursday. The fire has grown to 270 hectares in size.

Fire 2025WB003 is located along the Pine Lake Road, 14 km south of the Salt River Day Use Area and 34 km south of Fort Smith. This lightening caused fire started on the east side of the road.

A spot fire detected on the west side of Pine Lake Road is currently being action by a Wood Buffalo National Park fire crew and a helicopter.

Smoke from 2025WB003 is impacting visibility on the Pine Lake Road. Drive with extra caution and provide fire crews working in the area with sufficient space to action the fire.

Wood Buffalo National Park fire crews quickly responded to this fire on Tuesday evening and continued to action the fire with the support from Alberta Wildfire and the Government of Northwest Territories through Thursday evening. Parks Canada continues to strategically manage this fire and are planning containment objectives.

There are significant areas that burnt during the 2023 fire season surrounding the current fire and values at risk in the park (see the attached map, light green shading signifies areas that have burnt in recent years). These previously burnt areas are limiting the fire’s ability to spread.

All other fires throughout the park are either extinguished or under control thanks to the hard work of the fire crews and aerial support. Parks Canada would like to thank the Government of Northwest Territories and Alberta Wildfire for assisting with fires in the park.

Dry and hot conditions and heavy wind gusts continue to persist throughout Wood Buffalo National Park. A few showers are forecasted with the chance of thunderstorms beginning late in the evening and after midnight tonight.

For further information, contact:

Fire Information – Wood Buffalo National Park
867-872-0443
wbnpfire-feupnwb@pc.gc.ca

Report wildfires or suspicious smoke to the Fire Duty Officer at 867-621-0136

The current fire danger level for Wood Buffalo National Park is EXTREME.

(2025WB004): A Parks Canada fire crew has responded quickly to this lightning caused fire on Wednesday afternoon. Thanks to the quick response of this fire crew, the fire is now classified as EXTINGUISHED. The fire was located along the Quatre Fourches River 24 km from Fort Chipewyan. The fire was 0.1 hectares in size.

(2025WB003): Fire behavior and intensity has picked up on Wednesday afternoon. The fire has grown to 80 hectares in size. The fire is located along Pine Lake Road, 14 km south of the Salt River Day Use Area and 34 km south of Fort Smith, it is 4 km east of the road.

Two Parks Canada fire crews continue to action the fire. They are supported by a helicopter that is bucketing priority areas. A water bomber from the Government of Northwest Territories is now provided additional support. An Alberta Wildfire crew provided support on this fire during Tuesday evening.

Smoke is currently visible on Pine Lake Road. Parks Canada is recommending that Park visitors avoid all travel along Pine Lake Road to provide the fire crews with sufficient space to action the fire. If travel along Pine Lake Road is absolutely necessary, please drive with extra caution.

There are significant areas that burnt during the 2023 fire season surrounding the current fire and values at risk in the park (see the attached map, light green shading signifies areas that have burnt in recent years). These previously burnt areas will act as a natural fire barrier and limit the fire’s ability to spread beyond its current location.

Needle Lake Fire (2025WB002): Thanks to the strong response efforts of the fire crews, this fire is now classified as UNDER CONTROL.

For further information, contact:

Fire Information – Wood Buffalo National Park
867-872-0443
wbnpfire-feupnwb@pc.gc.ca

Report wildfires or suspicious smoke to the Fire Duty Officer at 867-621-0136

The current fire danger level for Wood Buffalo National Park is VERY HIGH.

(2025WB003): Parks Canada fire crews responded quickly to this lightning caused fire on Tuesday evening. The fire is located along Pine Lake Road, 14 km south of the Salt River Day Use Area and 34 km south of Fort Smith, it is 4 km east of the road. This fire is 32 hectares in size.

Two Parks Canada fire crews are working along the fires edge and are actioning the fire with water pumps and hoses. They are supported by two helicopters that are bucketing priority areas. An Alberta Wildfire crew provided support on this fire during Tuesday evening. Smoke may be visible along Pine Lake Road, please drive with extra caution.

There are significant areas that burnt during the 2023 fire season surrounding the current fire and values at risk in the park (see the attached map, light green shading signifies areas that have burnt in recent years). These previously burnt areas will act as a natural fire barrier and limit the fire’s ability to spread beyond its current location.

Needle Lake Fire (2025WB002): Thanks to the strong response efforts of the fire crews, this fire is now classified as under control.

For further information, contact:

Fire Information – Wood Buffalo National Park
867-872-0443
wbnpfire-feupnwb@pc.gc.ca

Report wildfires or suspicious smoke to the Fire Duty Officer at 867-621-0136

The current fire danger level for Wood Buffalo National Park is VERY HIGH.

Needle Lake Fire (2025WB002): This fire is now classified as under control. This fire is located east of Needle Lake and 5km south of Highway 5 at kilometer 139. The fire is 1.5 hectares in size.

For further information, contact:

Fire Information Officer – Wood Buffalo National Park
867-872-0443
wbnpfire-feupnwb@pc.gc.ca

Report wildfires or suspicious smoke to the Fire Duty Officer at 867-621-0136

The current fire danger level for Wood Buffalo National Park is VERY HIGH.

There is one new confirmed fire in Wood Buffalo National Park

Needle Lake Fire (2025WB002): This fire is located east of Needle Lake and 5km south of Highway 5 at kilometer 139. The fire is less than one hectare in size. The fire is classified as out of control. Smoke may be visible along the highway, please drive with extra caution.

After confirming the fire, a fire crew was dispatched to the fire and continue to work along the fires edge.

For further information, contact:

Fire Information Officer – Wood Buffalo National Park
867-872-0443
wbnpfire-feupnwb@pc.gc.ca

Report wildfires or suspicious smoke to the Fire Duty Officer at 867-621-0136

Updates on fires within Wood Buffalo National Park will be released on an as-needed basis, until the situation changes.

The current fire danger level for Wood Buffalo National Park is VERY HIGH.

One 4-person crew and one helicopter have responded to a wildfire in the Peace Athabasca Delta.

(2025WB001): This fire is in the Peace Athabasca Delta along the Prairie River between Lake Claire and Lake Mamawi. It is approximately 30km southwest of Fort Chipewyan. Thanks to on-the-ground efforts of firefighters, this fire is now classified as extinguished. Confirmed reports have assessed that 3 structures have been lost due to the fire.

Wood Buffalo National Park remains in VERY HIGH fire danger. If you’re out on-the-land, please be careful with cigarette butts and other items that may start wildfires. It is very dry out there – wildfires can grow significantly in minutes under current conditions.

Parks Canada would like to thank the land user who promptly reported the fire. To report wildfires or suspicious smoke, call the Fire Duty Officer at 867-621-0136.

For further information, contact:

Fire Information Officer – Wood Buffalo National Park
867-872-0443

wbnpfire-feupnwb@pc.gc.ca

Report wildfires or suspicious smoke to the Fire Duty Officer at 867-621-0136.

Updates on fires within Wood Buffalo National Park will be released on an as-needed basis, until the situation changes.

The current fire danger level for Wood Buffalo National Park is VERY HIGH.

There is one new confirmed fire in Wood Buffalo National Park

One 4-person crew and one helicopter have responded to an active wildfire in the Peace Athabasca Delta.

(2025WB001): This fire is in the Peace Athabasca Delta along the Prairie River between Lake Claire and Lake Mamawi. It is approximately 30km southwest of Fort Chipewyan. The fire is approximately 10 hectares. Thanks to on-the-ground efforts of firefighters, this fire is now classified as Under Control. Confirmed reports have assessed that 3 structures have been lost due to the fire.

Wood Buffalo National Park remains in VERY HIGH fire danger. If you’re out on-the-land, please be careful with cigarette butts and other items that may start wildfires. It is very dry out there – wildfires can grow significantly in minutes under current conditions.

Parks Canada would like to thank the land user who promptly reported the fire. To report wildfires or suspicious smoke, call the Fire Duty Officer at 867-621-0136.

For further information, contact:

Fire Information Officer – Wood Buffalo National Park
867-872-0443
wbnpfire-feupnwb@pc.gc.ca

Report wildfires or suspicious smoke to the Fire Duty Officer at 867-621-0136.

Updates on fires within Wood Buffalo National Park will be released on an as-needed basis, until the situation changes. 

The current fire danger level for Wood Buffalo National Park is VERY HIGH.

There is one new confirmed fire in Wood Buffalo National Park

One 4-person crew and one helicopter have responded to an active wildfire in the Peace Athabasca Delta.

(2025WB001): This fire is in the Peace Athabasca Delta along the Prairie River between Lake Claire and Lake Mamawi. It is approximately 30km southwest of Fort Chipewyan. The fire is approximately 10 hectares. The fire is classified as out of control. Confirmed reports have assessed that 2 structures have been lost due to the fire. 

After confirming this fire, a helicopter and fire crew were dispatched to the fire. Fire crews set values protection at various cabins within the area, while a helicopter was bucketing priority areas. Fire crews continue to work along the edge of the fire. Water bombers deployed from Slave Lake, Alberta have provided additional support and may continue to work alongside Parks Canada.

Wood Buffalo National Park remains in VERY HIGH fire danger. If you’re out on-the-land, please be careful with cigarette butts and other items that may start wildfires. It is very dry out there – wildfires can grow significantly in minutes under current conditions.

Parks Canada would like to thank the land user who promptly reported the fire. To report wildfires or suspicious smoke, call the Fire Duty Officer at 867-621-0136.

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For further information, contact:

Fire Information Officer – Wood Buffalo National Park
867-872-0443
wbnpfire-feupnwb@pc.gc.ca

Report wildfires or suspicious smoke to the Fire Duty Officer at 867-621-0136.