Wildfire Danger
Cooler temperatures and rain have reduced the wildfire danger to LOW in the Slave Lake Forest Area.
Wildfire Situation
There were two new wildfires yesterday morning. Both small grass fires were extinguished quickly.
Since March 1st in the Slave Lake Forest Area, there have been 31 wildfires which have burned 32.47 hectares.
For information on the current wildfire situation across the province of Alberta, visit wildfirestatus.alberta.ca.
Check Alberta Fire Bans
Before you head out this long weekend, please check the albertafirebans.ca for the latest information.
Fire Permits
From now until October 31st, a fire permit is required for any burning, except a campfire, in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta.
To request your free fire permit call your local Agriculture and Forestry office.
Red Earth/Slave Lake 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 permit you help keep our firefighters free to fight real wildfires instead of responding to the smoke in your backyard.
New Alberta Wildfire App
Did you know Alberta Wildfire just launched a brand new app to keep you up-to-date with the wildfire situation in the province?
Download the new app today and get access to accurate, real-time information on wildfires in your area. You can also find information on fire advisories, restrictions and bans across the province and much more.
Available for Apple and Android.
Wildfire Prevention
Wildfire Information
Subscribe to the Slave Lake Forest Area Wildfire Update to receive an email when new information is posted.Download the Alberta Wildfire App for Apple and Android device.
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Updates are provided weekly when the wildfire danger is low to moderate and daily when the wildfire danger reaches high to extreme.
Unless conditions change you can expect your next wildfire update on May 25th, 2021.
If you have any questions please contact:
Leah Lovequist
Wildfire Information Officer
Mobile:780-849-0945
Email:Leah.Lovequist@gov.ab.ca
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