Woodlands County Wildfire Update
Date: May 14, 2026
Time: 8:35 a.m.
FortisAlberta crews are in Woodlands County and working closely with the local emergency response team.
When the conditions allow and the evacuation order has been lifted, FortisAlberta is on the ground, ready to restore power to impacted customers as they return home.
Support for evacuated residents
We recognize that being away from home during a wildfire evacuation is stressful. Our team is here to help answer questions related to your electricity service and provide information as it becomes available.
Power restoration: What to expect
Before electricity is restored, FortisAlberta crews will be inspecting power lines and equipment to confirm it is safe to energize. In some cases, power will not be restored automatically, and a FortisAlberta power line technician will be required to come to your home to restore service for safety reasons.
- To restore service contact FortisAlberta at 310-WIRE (9473).
- Please ensure that any appliances, such as stovetops, kettles and irons, are turned off to avoid damage or injury upon re-energization.
- Alternatively, to ensure appliances are off, turn your home's main breaker to the 'off' position so that any appliances left on will not pose a safety risk.
- No action is needed
- If you have questions or concerns, call 310‑WIRE (9473)
Safety information
Please follow the guidance of local emergency response teams and visit Alberta emergency alerts for current updates and information about evacuation orders.
Stay a safe distance away from all power lines. If you see a downed powerline or come into contact with one, call 310-WIRE (9473) immediately or dial 911 in an emergency.
Additional resources
Public resources are available to help you prepare and stay informed:
- Woodlands County - Home
- Woodlands County Wildfire Evacuation: Returning Home Guidance
- Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard: Current wildfire locations and download the app to view the dashboard on your phone.
- Report a wildfire by calling 310-FIRE (9473). More information is available here
- Active Emergency Updates: Active emergencies and recovery information in Alberta
- Alberta Emergency Management Agency: Emergency alerts across the province
- Alberta Air Quality Health Index: Air quality status and risk throughout Alberta
- Government of Alberta Wildfire Information: Prevention, preparedness and recovery
- To learn more about the preventative measure we take to reduce the risk of wildfires please visit Wildfire Safety or call 310-WIRE (9473).
If you see a wildfire report it with Alberta Wildfire at 310-FIRE (3473) or call 911. Please make your second call to 310-WIRE (9473).
For the latest information on outages in FortisAlberta service territory, visit our outage map.
Prepare for an Outage
There’s an app for that: Before an outage happens, download the Emergency Public Warning System mobile app.