Slave Lake Forest Area Wildfire Update Restriction

Wildfire Danger

The wildfire danger is HIGH to VERY HIGH in the Slave Lake Forest Area. Conditions in the forest remain dry as we have yet to receive a significant amount of rain.

Firefighters urge everyone to use caution as a fire will ignite easily and spread quickly. Report wildfires immediately by calling 310-FIRE or #FIRE on your cell phone.

The fire restriction remains in effect visit www.albertafirebans.ca to view a map of the affected area.

July 6 wildfire danger

On Alert

Firefighters could see new wildfire starts due to lightning that has occurred over the past couple of days.

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 south 15 kilometres per hour. There is a chance of scattered thundershowers today for areas around and south of Lesser Slave Lake.

Wildfire Situation

There were no new wildfires yesterday.

Since March 1st in the Slave Lake Forest Area, there have been 75 wildfires which have burned 106.63 hectares. For information on the current wildfire situation across the province of Alberta, visit wildfirestatus.alberta.ca.

July 5 - fire restriction poster

Fire Restriction

The fire restriction has been expanded to include most of the Forest Protection Area of Alberta due to hot and dry conditions and increased fire danger.

The fire restriction is in effect for the Edson, Fort McMurray, Grande Prairie, Lac La Biche, Peace River, Slave Lake and Whitecourt forest areas. Visit www.albertafirebans.ca to view a map of the affected area.

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.

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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.

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