Smoky conditions are expected to continue for the Chipewyan Lakes community and surrounding area.
Cool temperatures overnight will cause the smoke from SWF107 to hang low to the ground and drift into the community of Chipewyan Lakes. The smoky conditions will improve once the sun rises causing the ground to heat up and the smoke to rise.
If you are experiencing respiratory difficulties as a result of the smoke, please visit Alberta Health Link or dial 811.
This wildfire remains 50 kilometres northeast of Chipewyan Lakes and is not threatening the community.
If you have any questions please call
Wildfire Information Officer Leah Lovequist 780-849-0945.
Wildfire Hazard September 7th, 2017
The wildfire hazard for the Slave Lake Forest Area is VERY HIGH to EXTREME. Click here to view the wildfire hazard map.
Use caution when working or recreating in the forest. Under these dry conditions, a fire will ignite easily and spread quickly with the wind. Report wildfires immediately by calling 310-FIRE.
Do your part to prevent wildfires! Never leave your campfire unattended, make sure it's out and when riding your off highway vehicle stop frequently to remove the build up of debris.
Weather
On Thursday, the forecast is calling for temperatures of 28-29 degrees and winds from the southwest 20 kilometres per hour.
Smoke in the air
With southwest winds expected, smoke from wildfires in the United States and British Columbia will drift into the Slave Lake Forest Area.
Find out the latest smoke update by visiting www.firesmoke.ca If you are experiencing respiratory difficulties as a result of the smoke, please visit Alberta Health Link or dial 811.
Wildfire Situation as of September 6th, 2017 5:00 pm
There were two new wildfires today. Both are small and one has been extinguished and one is being held. Since March 1st, the Slave Lake Forest Area has recorded 122 wildfires, burning a total area of 9,301.44 hectares. Of the 122 wildfires, 120 have been extinguished, one is being held and one is classified as out of control (SWF107).
Photo of SWF107 September 6th at 4:00 pm.
Slave Lake Wildfire 107 is located 50 kilometres northeast of Chipewyan Lakes. This wildfire is classified as burning out of control and is approximately 8, 614 hectares in size. With the recent warm weather and wind this wildfire is experiencing some growth. It is not threatening the community. There are 16 firefighters with three helicopters and an airtanker fighting this wildfire.
For information on the wildfire situation across the province of Alberta click here.
Fire Permits
During the Fire Season a fire permit is required for any burning in the Forest Protection Area -excluding campfires.
To obtain your free fire permit, please call your local Alberta Agriculture and Forestry Office:
- Slave Lake/Red Earth/Peerless/Trout 780-849-7377
- Wabasca 780-891-3860
- High Prairie 780-523-6619
Fire permits help us to track what is burning on the landscape and if you are burning without a fire permit or outside your fire permit conditions, your fire is considered a wildfire. By getting a fire permit you help keep our firefighters free to fight real wildfires instead of responding to the smoke in your backyard.
Please do your part to prevent wildfires
Ride Debris Free. An Off-Highway vehicle exhaust can reach temperatures of over 200 degrees Celsius. That means it won't take long for that wet and muddy debris to dry up, start smoldering and fall onto the ground as you drive away.You can help reduce your chance of starting a wildfire by stopping frequently to remove any build up of debris from the hot spots on your machine.
Unless conditions change, you can expect your next wildfire update on September 7th, 2017.
Leah Lovequist
Wildfire Information Officer
Mobile: 780-849-0945
Email: leah.lovequist@gov.ab.ca
Report Wildfires 310-FIRE (3473)