Wildfire East of Atikameg now Being Held

The Wildfire near Atikameg is now listed as Being Held. Now only 6 out of control wildfires in Northwestern Alberta.
Government wildfire update
Courtesy: Government of Alberta Update 22: Alberta wildfire situation (May 25, 5:00 p.m.) May 25, 2023 Media inquiries Albertans returning home are asked to continually check in with local authorities. Those evacuated due to wildfires
Arson Charges Against Peace River Youth

Arson charges have been laid against a youth in Peace River. RCMP says this comes from the investigation of a fire in the Lower West Peace area on May 18. RCMP and Fire crews attended and located
Morning Fires Update – May 26

More than five-thousand people in Alberta remain out of their homes as around 50 wildfires continue to burn in the province. The government says seven evacuation orders remain in place as of this morning, this includes Chateh,
Sturgeon Lake Residents returning home (Chief Sheldon Sunshine)

Residents on the Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation are going home for the firsat time in nearly three weeks. Evacuation Orders in a few communities in the Peace and Mackenzie have been lifted, including Sturgeon. Excitement and nervousness