Alberta wildfires: evacuation orders, fire bans and wildfire status

Wildfire season is underway in Alberta and it can be a scary and uncertain time for those forced to flee their homes.
Here are links to everything you need to know about evacuation alerts and orders in Alberta, wildfire status and danger, and fire advisories, restrictions and bans.
For the latest information about which areas in Alberta are under an evacuation alert or order due to a wildfire, visit the Alberta Emergency Alert website.
For the latest information about wildfire status and danger across the province, visit the Alberta Wildfire website.
The latest information on fire advisories, restrictions and bans across the province can be found on the Alberta fire bans website.
When people are forced to evacuate their homes, they’re often not given a lot of time to get out. People can prepare ahead of time.
The Alberta government recommends taking enough supplies for a minimum of 72 hours.
Supplies to take include:
For a full list of things to include in your emergency kit, visit the Alberta government’s website.
Having an emergency kit prepared for your pet can be helpful during an emergency.
Some of the items the government suggests include:
More information on how to prepare to evacuate with pets can be found on the Alberta government’s website.