Slave Lake Area Update

197 firefighters continue to work on the wildfire along highway 754.  For the safety of our firefighting personnel, please slow down and follow the posted speed limits.

Wildfire Hazard

The Slave Lake Wildfire Management Area hazard continues to be Low due to cooler temperatures and widespread rain showers.

Wildfire Update as of 3:30 pm July 22, 2015

In the last 24 hours there was one new fire that was started by a lightning strike.  This wildfire was quickly actioned and extinguished.

Slave Lake Wildfire number 175 was a holdover lightning fire which was discovered on July 1st and is located 36 kilometers northeast of Peerless Lake and 33 kilometers west of Chipewyan Lakes.  This fire is currently out of control at 8386.1 hectares.  

Slave Lake Wildfire number 163 which is located at approximately kilometer 25 on highway 754, 26 kilometers northeast of Marten Beach is now being held at 9,895 hectares.   Being held means, given current weather conditions and resources, the wildfire is not anticipated to grow past expected boundaries.  11 helicopters with buckets continue to drop water on hot spots, and crews continue to work on the ground.  This fire is now 95% contained.

Slave Lake Wildfire number 140 was caused by lightning on June 30th and is located 60 kilometers north of Red Earth Creek.  This fire is currently being held at 1916 hectares.  

Slave Lake Wildfire number 211 is currently being held at 473.3 hectares.  This fire is located approximately 80 kilometers northwest of Red Earth Creek. 

Weather Forecast

Temperatures for tomorrow will be around 20 degrees again.  Winds to the north of Slave Lake will be from the southwest at 10 kilometers per hour. Winds to the south of Slave Lake will be from the northwest at 10 kilometers per hour.