Slave Lake Area Update

Wildfire danger 

The wildfire danger is MODERATE in the Slave Lake Forest Area.To view the wildfire danger map click here.

Wildfire Update July 30, 2020 10:00 am

Since March 1 in the Slave Lake Forest Area, there have been 48 wildfires which have burned a total of 264.58 hectares. 

For information on the current wildfire situation across the province of Alberta, visit wildfirestatus.alberta.ca.

Fire permit

In the Forest Protection Area of Alberta, a fire permit is required for all types of burning, except for a cooking or warming fire. 

To request your free fire permit call your local Alberta Agriculture and Forestry Office.

Slave Lake/Red Earth/Peerless/Trout 780-849-7377

Wabasca 780-891-3860

High Prairie 780-523-6619

Fire permits help us to track what is burning on the landscape. If you're burning without a fire permit or outside fire permit conditions, your fire is considered a wildfire. By getting a fire permit you help keep our firefighters free to fight real wildfires instead of responding to the smoke in your backyard.

Prevent wildfires

• Get a permit if you're within the Forest Protection Area and you plan on burning with the exception of a campfire.  For permit information, click here.  
• Clear debris from hot spots on your off-highway vehicle.
• Ensure your campfire is out - Soak it, stir it, soak it again.
• Visit the albertafirebans.ca website or download the app to stay informed.
• If you spot a wildfire report it by calling 310-FIRE.

Firefighters thank you for doing your part to prevent wildfires. 

Unless conditions change you can expect your next wildfire update on August 6.

• Alberta Wildfire
• Alberta Fire Bans
• FireSmart in Alberta
• Alberta Emergency Alerts
• Air Quality Health Index
• Wildfire Smoke and Your Health
• 511 Road Reports
• Emergency Preparation
  

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• Alberta Wildfire App for Apple or Android.
• Alberta Fire Bans App for Apple or Android.