Wildfire Hazard

The EXTREME fire hazard will continue in the Slave Lake Forest Area due to the continuous dry conditions and persistent winds.  Exercise extreme caution in forested areas as warm temperatures, wind and the possibility of lightning create conditions that are favorable for wildfire ignition and spread.  

Report wildfires immediately by calling 310-FIRE (3473).

Click here to view today's hazard map.

Effective Monday, May 29th, 2017 at 9:00 am, a Fire Advisory has been issued for the Slave Lake Forest Area.  

Valid fire permits are suspended and no new fire permits will be issued.

Small, safe cooking and warmi9ng campfires are allowed when winds are calm.  Never leave your campfire unattended and make sure it is extinguished.  Soak it, stir up the ashes and soak it again.  Use a bare hand to ensure the ashes are cool to the touch.

Visit www.albertafirebans.ca for information on the fire advisory and to view the map.

By following the fire advisory, you help keep our firefighters free to fight wildfires.  Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

Weather

Thundershowers are still possible for today.  Temperatures for tomorrow will be in the mid 20 degree C range with a chance of showers/thundershowers. Winds will be from the west/southwest at 15 km/hr.  

Wildfire Situation

There have been no new wildfires in the Slave Lake Forest Area today.  

Since March 1st, the Slave Lake Forest Area has recorded 29 wildfires, burning a total area of 42.5 hectares.

For information on the wildfire situation across the province of Alberta click here.

Fire Permits

Effective May 29th, 2017 at 9:00 am fire permits are suspended and no new permits will be issued.

Before you burn it, get a permit.  As of March 1st, fire permit are required for any burning (excluding campfires) in the Forest Protection Area.

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

Last year in Alberta, 60%% of wildfires were caused by humans.  Human caused wildfires are 100% preventable so please do your part to prevent wildfires this season.  By getting a fire permit you help keep our firefighters free to fight real wildfires instead of responding to the smoke in your backyard.  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.

Do your part to prevent wildfires.

A campfire left smoldering can cause a wildfire.  Never leave your campfire unattended and make sure it is out.  This video shows you how to make sure your campfire is out.

Your off-highway vehicle can start a wildfire.  Check your off-highway vehicle frequently for any smoldering debris.  Grass, muskeg, moss or other debris can drop to the ground as you're riding and spark a wildfire.  This video shows you how to ride debris free.

Wildfire Information

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Unless conditions change, you can expect your next wildfire update on June 1st, 2017.

Shawna Lund - Wildfire Information Officer

Mobile: 780-805-4754

Email: Shawna.Lund@gov.ab.ca

Report Wildfires 310-FIRE (3473)