Klewi Complex (SS004-26)

2026WB004, 2026WB009, SS004-26 | Wood Buffalo National Park fires: The current fire danger level for Wood Buffalo National Park is high. This fire size has been reassessed and is estimated at 52,966 hectares and is classified as out of control.

This fire is on the northeastern side of Wood Buffalo National Park near the Whooping Crane nesting area, approximately 22 km northeast of Highway 5

The Government of Northwest Territories continues to provide mutual aid through airtanker and helicopter support, and wildfire crews are now deployed to the park to assist. For details on these fires and actions to manage them, and weather updates visit: https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/nt/woodbuffalo/nature/science_nature/fire_management/feu-foret-fire 

Aircraft and crews were challenged by low ceilings today and were unable to safely transport firefighters by helicopter to the fire. Crews stayed productive in camp, cleaning and maintaining equipment, ready to get back to the fire tomorrow if the weather allows.

Parks Canada and GNWT will continue to work under a unified command with the objective of reducing the fires’ growth toward the communities of Fort Resolution and Little Buffalo

Sprinklers continue to be maintained on values at Grande Détour and north of Salt River by GNWT wildfire management staff as a precaution. 

Current Resources: 176 personnel, 15 helicopters and 6 fuel bowsers.

There is no risk to communities, infrastructure or cabins at this time.