The Alberta government has allocated $175 million for wildfire disaster recovery, providing funding for municipalities and Métis settlements affected by Wildfires. The funds can be used to offset costs related to responding to wildfires, repairing damage, and providing emergency accommodations and transportation. However, the program now only covers 90% of expenses and repairs that are uninsured. Certain groups, such as homeowners, renters, small business owners, and non-profit groups, are not eligible for the program and are encouraged to have private fire insurance. The province has already spent over $700 million on firefighting this year, with 106 active wildfires still ongoing.

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