In the latest report from the Wood Buffalo region, it was announced that the northern perimeter of the fire has been almost entirely contained.
Following a more detailed survey, the northern perimeter of the fire closest to communities where fire growth has been deemed intolerable has been mapped at 149 kilometres in length. 57 percent of this fire perimeter is now considered controlled, and 42 percent is considered contained.
Together, 99 percent of the northern intolerable perimeter is now considered contained or controlled.
There are currently 235 personnel responding to the Wood Buffalo Complex, which includes 30 pieces of heavy equipment, 12 helicopters and 117 firefighters and structure protection firefighters. These numbers fluctuate as personnel leave the incident for much needed rest and new personnel and resources arrive.
Winds are expected to be around 35 km/h for the next few days, and despite some cool temperatures early in the week, temperatures are still higher than seasonal averages. No precipitation is forecast. Conditions remain extremely dry. The drought code has now reached over 1200. The previous record reached in the Fort Smith area was 840. A drought code over 300 is considered extreme.
