LWF-090 Wildfire Update
Date: May 30, 2025
An active wildfire near Conklin, currently affecting Kirby Lake, Grist Lake and Underwood areas, is being closely monitored and responded to by FortisAlberta. To our customers in these areas, please be aware of local emergency announcements and be prepared for changes to local conditions.
Your safety remains our top priority. We are coordinating closely with regional services and operational teams to respond quicky and efficiently as the situation evolves.
As wildfires continue in Alberta, we ask everyone to keep safety in mind. If you come across a downed power line, stay 10 metres safe and call 310-WIRE (9473) immediately.
Further information:
- Follow the guidance of local emergency response teams and visit Alberta emergency alerts for current updates and information about evacuation orders https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-emergency-alert.aspx
We are collaborating with the emergency response teams to help where needed so that fire fighters and first responders can actively address the situation.
Our crews are on the ground and will work on restoring power when it’s safe to do so.
FortisAlberta is dedicated to ensuring the safety of our employees and the communities we serve. When communities experience extreme wildfire conditions or when there is an active wildfire, FortisAlberta is there, ready to respond. We are committed to employing a comprehensive approach to wildfire prevention strategies that effectively reduce risks. Our committed and dedicated team works year-round to prepare for wildfire season and implement established utility practices with modern technologies to protect the communities we serve. We will work with local community emergency teams to coordinate responses and minimize impacts to the community where possible.
Remember to keep a safe distance away from power lines. If you make contact with a power line or spot a downed power line, call us at 310-WIRE (9473) immediately or dial 911 if it’s an emergency.
Please visit our outage map for information on power disruptions impacting the FortisAlberta service area.
Follow the guidance of local emergency response teams and visit Alberta emergency alerts for current updates and information about evacuation orders.
Power Line Safety
Remember to keep a safe distance (at least 10 metres) away from power lines. If you make contact with a power line or spot a downed power line, call us at 310-WIRE (9473) immediately or dial 911 if it’s an emergency.
Stay prepared, stay informed:
- 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 measures 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.