Slave Lake Area Update

Wildfire Danger 

Overall the wildfire danger is MODERATE to HIGH in the Slave Lake Forest Area. 

Firefighters urge everyone to use caution as under the dry conditions a fire will ignite easily and spread quickly.

Report wildfires immediately by calling 310-FIRE or #FIRE on your cell phone. 

Fire lookouts are on high alert constantly watching for smoke and firefighters in helicopters, airtankers and heavy equipment are ready to respond.

Weather

For today the maximum temperature will be 23 degrees and winds will be from the northwest 20 gusting up to 40 kilometres per hour. 

There is a good chance of scattered thundershowers in the area..

Smoky Conditions

Smoke from wildfires in British Columbia may drift into the Slave Lake Forest Area.

Visit www.firesmoke.ca to view the most current smoke forecast.

If you are experiencing respiratory difficulties as a result of the smoke, please visit Alberta Health Link or dial 811.

Wildfire Situation

Lightning sparked three wildfires last night. Firefighters and airtankers were able to quickly contain them. Two are under control and one has been extinguished.

Since March 1st in the Slave Lake Forest Area, there have been 74 wildfires which have burned 106.02 hectares.

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

Prevent wildfires

Under the fire restriction, you can have safe campfires in your backyard and in provincial or private campgrounds.

When having a campfire, keep it small, safe and always attended. When you are leaving your site or headed to bed, your campfire must be extinguished. Soak it, stir up the ashes, soak it again to ensure it is out.

Use of off-highway vehicles is also allowed. If you plan to use an OHV remember to stop often and check hot spots. Debris can heat up, drop to the ground and start a wildfire.

Wildfire Information

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.

Before heading out, please check albertafirebans.ca to determine whether there are any fire advisories, fire restrictions or fire bans in effect for your destination. 

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 July 4th, 2021.

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