Slave Lake Forest Area - July 10, 2025
The wildfire danger in the Slave Lake Forest Area has climbed to high. Warm weather and gusty winds are expected over the next several days. While recent rain brought some relief, the moisture has evaporated quickly under sunny and windy conditions.
Firefighters urge everyone to do their part to prevent wildfires while enjoying the outdoors this summer. Never leave your campfire unattended and always make sure your campfire is extinguished before leaving your site.
By preventing human-caused wildfires, you help keep firefighters free to fight wildfires we can’t prevent—like those started by lightning. Firefighters thank you for your efforts.
Wildfire situation
Yesterday afternoon, firefighters responded to one new wildfire located approximately 19 km southeast of Gift Lake. SWF140 was 0.5 hectares(ha) and firefighters quickly extinguished it.
With the recent and expected lightning, new wildfires may occur. Fire lookout observers are watching for smoke and firefighters supported by helicopters, airtankers and heavy equipment are ready to respond.
Since January 1, 2025 there have been 140 wildfires reported in the Slave Lake Forest Area, burning a total of 373,159 hectares (ha).
To view wildfires on a map visit the Alberta Wildfire Dashboard.
Red Earth East Complex
The Red Earth East Complex includes 10 wildfires that are located east of Highway 88: SWF085, SWF089, SWF091, SWF092, SWF094, SWF095, SWF099, SWF100, SWF110, SWF115.
Map of the Red Earth East Complex
Warm and dry conditions led to increased fire activity yesterday on some wildfires, with visible smoke, open flames, and some trees burning from several hot spots. Gusty winds up to 40 km/h are expected today, and firefighters anticipate increased fire activity. Firefighters supported by heavy equipment and helicopters with buckets continue to extinguish hot spots across wildfires in the complex.
SWF085, which impacted the community of Chipewyan Lake, is 136,319 ha in size and is classified as out of control. The wildfire threat to the community of Chipewyan Lake remains minimal. Firefighters in a helicopter continue to monitor the wildfire and have reported little to no fire activity over the past several days.
SWF089, located approximately 5.5 km east of Peerless Lakes, is 12,927 ha in size and is classified as out of control. Fire activity continues to be low, and firefighters are extinguishing hot spots on the southwest side of the wildfire.
SWF092, located approximately 7 km southeast of Red Earth Creek and 8.5 km west of Trout Lake, is 79,577 ha in size and is classified as out of control. Firefighters with the support from helicopters with buckets are extinguishing hot spots across the wildfire. Heavy equipment is building containment lines on the south end of the wildfire. A hoist-equipped helicopter and hoist-trained crew of firefighters have been working on the south side of the wildfire to build helipads, which will provide firefighters with safe access to the wildfire. Two specialized crews are assessing and removing fire-damaged trees that pose a hazard in areas where firefighters will be working.
SWF095, located approximately 5 km from Peerless Lake and 7 km from Trout Lake is 1,308 ha in size and is classified as being held. Firefighters are monitoring this wildfire and have observed smoke. Unburned vegetation within the interior of the wildfire continues to ignite, and smoke remains visible. There is no threat of fire spread to the nearby communities.
SWF100, located approximately 5 km west of Peerless Lake, is 18,347 ha in size and is classified as out of control. Firefighters are working on the east side of the wildfire, extinguishing hot spots along containment lines with the support of helicopters with buckets. The hoist-equipped helicopter and hoist-trained crew will be building helipads on the south side of this fire, which will provide firefighters with safe access to the wildfire. A specialized crew is assessing and removing fire-damaged trees that pose a hazard in areas where firefighters will be working.
Evacuation order
Firefighters continue to work extremely hard to fight the wildfires in the Red Earth East Complex.
An evacuation order remains in effect for the communities of Chipewyan Lake, and Trout Lake and Peerless Lake.
Evacuation alert
A 2 hour evacuation alert remains in effect for the communities of Red Earth Creek and Loon Lake.
For information about the wildfires in the Red Earth East Wildfire Complex, please email wf.scx0012025-iof.i@gov.ab.ca
Blue Sky and Edith Lake wildfires (SWF088 and SWF076)
The Blue Sky Wildfire (SWF088) and the Edith Lake Wildfire (SWF076) are both under control. Firefighting operations have been paused until the next infrared scan is conducted to detect if there are any remaining hot spots. Heavy equipment is actively working to reclaim containment lines on these wildfires.
Get your free fire permit
You will need a fire permit for any burning in the Forest Protection Area, except for a campfire, from March 1 to October 31.
Fire permits ensure safe burning practices are being followed and allow staff to know where burning is approved so firefighters and aircraft are free to fight wildfires.
Fire permits are free and can be requested online. Visit firepermits.alberta.ca to request your fire permit online. You may also request your fire permit by calling your local forestry office.
- Slave Lake 780-849-7377
- Wabasca 780-891-3860
- High Prairie 780-523-6619
For more details about safe burning practices, see our safe burning webpage.
Published on July 10, 2025 10:10 am
Wildfire season runs March 1 – October 31.
From March 1 to October 31, all burning activities in the Forest Protection Area, excluding campfires, require a fire permit.
Prevent wildfires by checking on winter burn sites. Winter burns can smoulder underground and often reignite in the spring. Extinguish a fire by soaking it, stirring it, and soaking it again.
Contact info
Leah Lovequist
780-849-0945
leah.lovequist@gov.ab.ca
Media inquiries
780-420-1968
Wildfireinfo@gov.ab.ca