Slave Lake Area Update

10:00 am May 25 Update on wildfires burning in Slave Lake Wildfire Management Area.

Posted on Mon, May 25, 2015

 

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Update on wildfire burning on north end of North Wabasca Lake 

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The wildfire at the north end of North Wabasca Lake is classified as out of control and is 208 hectares. Dozers built fire guard through the night. At this time the dozer guard has been completed on the west side of the fire and 70 percent completed on the south side. Firefighters, helicopters and airtankers continue to fight this wildfire. 

Residents have been evacuated. For information call Trevor Bigstone 780-891-5161 or Cyndi Tarron 780-891-8719. 

For more information on evacuation visit 

http://www.emergencyalert.alberta.ca/

 www.mdopportunity.ab.ca

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Official Road Reports www.511.alberta.ca

 

 

Wildfire 22 kilometers SE of Slave Lake

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The wildfire located 22 kilometers SE of Slave Lake is now being held meaning under current weather conditions it will not spread. Dozers built guard all through the night. Dozer guard has been completed and very little smoke visible. Firefighters and helicopters are continuing to fight this fire. The wildfire was accurately measured and is 56 hectares. 

 

Wildfire at Trout Lake

The wildfire located in the community of Trout Lake is being held and is 0.5 hectares. Firefighters are working on extinguishing it.

 

Wildfire Hazard

Warm and dry weather is expected to continue. The wildfire hazard remains EXTREME for the Slave Lake Wildfire Management Area

The conditions in the forest are very dry and under windy conditions a fire will spread very quickly. Use extreme caution and report wildfires immediately by calling 310-FIRE (3473).

Weather Forecast

For tomorrow the forecast is calling for warm temperatures, light winds from the North and risk of thundershowers. In the evening and overnight Monday there is the chance of very strong and gusty winds.

Fire Ban is in effect for Slave Lake Wildfire Management Area

We truly appreciate your cooperation. Abiding by the fire ban helps keep our firefighters free to fight new wildfire starts.

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Leah Lovequist- Information Officer
Slave Lake Wildfire Management Area 
Office: 780.849.7412
Mobile: 780.849.0945 
Leah.Lovequist@gov.ab.ca 
To report wildfires call 310-FIRE

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