Moonshine Fire (2025-07-30)
2,863 acre wildfire
(100% contained)
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NVWID Moonshine Fire
Status:
Active
Size:
2,863 acre
Contained:
100%
Moonshine Fire Live Perimeter Growth
Moonshine Fire Fire Growth History
Moonshine Fire Containment History
Moonshine Fire Fire Alert Timeline
Jul 19, 2025
Other
Hamelin Creek wildfire classified as being held at 5,557 hectares. Evacuation Alert lifted for surrounding areas. Moonshine Lake Provincial Park reopened to the public. Firefighters continue reinforcing containment lines and extinguishing hot spots.
Sources:
Hamelin Creek Wildfire - Being Held | Saddle Hills County
(2025-07-19)
Grande Prairie Forest Area | Alberta.ca
(2025-07-30)
Jun 23, 2025
Other
State of Local Emergency expired for Saddle Hills County. Mandatory evacuation order rescinded. Evacuation Alert remains in effect for areas near the fire. Fire still classified as out of control at 5,557 hectares.
Jun 15, 2025
Evacuation level 1
Evacuation Order partially downgraded to Evacuation Alert due to rainfall. Some areas remain under evacuation order. Fire remains out of control at 5,502 hectares. No residences damaged.
Jun 13, 2025
Evacuation level 3
Evacuation Order updated to include Crown Land north of Township Road 800 and south of Blueberry Mountain Grazing Reserve. Previous evacuated residents allowed to return home but must remain on alert.
Jun 11, 2025
Other
Hamelin Creek Fire crosses into west side of Moonshine Lake Provincial Park. Fire crews working on fire guard between blaze and lake. Fire departments on standby to protect structures.
Jun 10, 2025
Evacuation level 3
Evacuation order expanded to include all areas between Township Road 794 and Highway 49, between Range Road 94 and Range Road 85. Fire estimated at 2,500 hectares.
Jun 09, 2025
Evacuation level 3
Level 3 evacuation order issued for areas between Range Road 95 and Highway 725, Township Road 794 and Township Road 802, including Moonshine Lake Provincial Park. GO NOW - Leave immediately.
Sources:
Blueberry Mountain Wildfire (GWF028) Update | Saddle Hills County
(2025-05-22)
Jun 09, 2025
State of emergency
State of Local Emergency declared by Saddle Hills County. Level 3 evacuation order issued for areas between Range Road 95 and Highway 725, Township Road 794 and Township Road 802, including Moonshine Lake Provincial Park. Evacuation center established at Blueberry Mountain Hall.
Sources:
Blueberry Mountain Wildfire (GWF028) Update | Saddle Hills County
(2025-05-22)
May 22, 2025
Other
Hamelin Creek wildfire (GWF028) first reported 7km northwest of Moonshine Lake. Alberta Wildfire and local crews responding with ground crews and aircraft. Lightning-caused fire.
Sources:
Blueberry Mountain Wildfire (GWF028) Update | Saddle Hills County
(2025-05-22)
Grande Prairie Forest Area | Alberta.ca
(2025-07-30)
Moonshine Fire Fire Alert Timeline
Jul 19, 2025
Other
Hamelin Creek wildfire classified as being held at 5,557 hectares. Evacuation Alert lifted for surrounding areas. Moonshine Lake Provincial Park reopened. Firefighters continue containment work.
Sources:
Hamelin Creek Wildfire - Being Held | Saddle Hills County
(2025-07-19)
Grande Prairie Forest Area | Alberta.ca
(2025-07-30)
Jun 23, 2025
Other
State of Local Emergency expired for Saddle Hills County. Mandatory evacuation order rescinded. Evacuation Alert remains in effect for areas near the fire. Fire still classified as out of control at 5,557 hectares.
Jun 11, 2025
Other
Hamelin Creek Fire crosses into west side of Moonshine Lake Provincial Park. Fire crews working on fire guard between blaze and lake. Fire departments on standby to protect structures.
Jun 10, 2025
Evacuation level 3
Evacuation order expanded to include all areas between Township Road 794 and Highway 49, between Range Road 94 and Range Road 85. Fire estimated at 2,500 hectares.
Jun 09, 2025
Evacuation level 3
Level 3 evacuation order issued for areas between Range Road 95 and Highway 725, Township Road 794 and Township Road 802, including Moonshine Lake Provincial Park. GO NOW - Leave immediately.
Sources:
Blueberry Mountain Wildfire (GWF028) Update | Saddle Hills County
(2025-05-22)
Jun 09, 2025
State of emergency
State of Local Emergency declared by Saddle Hills County. Level 3 evacuation order issued for areas between Range Road 95 and Highway 725, Township Road 794 and Township Road 802, including Moonshine Lake Provincial Park. Evacuation center established at Blueberry Mountain Hall.
Sources:
Blueberry Mountain Wildfire (GWF028) Update | Saddle Hills County
(2025-05-22)
May 22, 2025
Other
Hamelin Creek wildfire (GWF028) first reported 7km northwest of Moonshine Lake. Alberta Wildfire and local crews responding with ground crews and aircraft. Lightning-caused fire.
Sources:
Blueberry Mountain Wildfire (GWF028) Update | Saddle Hills County
(2025-05-22)
Grande Prairie Forest Area | Alberta.ca
(2025-07-30)
Moonshine Fire Fire Alert Timeline
Jul 19, 2025
Other
Hamelin Creek wildfire classified as being held at 5,557 hectares. Evacuation Alert lifted for surrounding areas. Moonshine Lake Provincial Park reopened. Firefighters continue containment work.
Sources:
Hamelin Creek Wildfire - Being Held | Saddle Hills County
(2025-07-19)
Grande Prairie Forest Area | Alberta.ca
(2025-07-30)
Jun 11, 2025
Other
Hamelin Creek Fire crosses into west side of Moonshine Lake Provincial Park. Fire crews working on fire guard between blaze and lake. Fire departments on standby to protect structures.
Jun 10, 2025
Evacuation level 3
Evacuation order expanded to include all areas between Township Road 794 and Highway 49, between Range Road 94 and Range Road 85. Fire estimated at 2,500 hectares.
Sources:
Update 3: Alberta wildfire update | Lethbridge News Now
(2025-06-10)
Blueberry Mountain Wildfire burns into Moonshine Lake | EverythingGP
(2025-06-11)
Jun 09, 2025
Evacuation level 3
Level 3 evacuation order issued for areas between Range Road 95 and Highway 725, Township Road 794 and Township Road 802, including Moonshine Lake Provincial Park. Evacuation center established at Blueberry Mountain Hall.
Sources:
Update 3: Alberta wildfire update | Lethbridge News Now
(2025-06-10)
Blueberry Mountain Wildfire (GWF028) Update | Saddle Hills County
(2025-05-22)
May 22, 2025
Other
Hamelin Creek wildfire (GWF028) first reported 7km northwest of Moonshine Lake. Alberta Wildfire and local crews responding with ground crews and aircraft. Lightning-caused fire.
Sources:
Blueberry Mountain Wildfire (GWF028) Update | Saddle Hills County
(2025-05-22)
Grande Prairie Forest Area | Alberta.ca
(2025-07-30)
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