The Alberta Wildfire App issue has been solved. For up to date information on the wildfire situation in Alberta download the free Alberta Wildfire App for your mobile device.
The wildfire danger for Friday August 17th will be VERY HIGH for areas north and west of Lesser Slave Lake. Areas south and east of Lesser Slave Lake will be HIGH.
Warm temperatures and lack of rain have caused the forest to become dry and flammable. Under these dry conditions a wildfire will ignite easily and spread very quickly with the strong gusty winds expected for Friday. Use caution and report wildfires immediately by calling 310-FIRE (3473).
Fire permit holders must postpone burning as winds expected will exceed the safe burning conditions on the fire permit.
A campfire for cooking or warming does not require a fire permit. Never leave a burning campfire unattended and when you leave make sure your campfire is out. Soak it with water, stir up the ashes and soak it again. A campfire is out when the ashes are cold to the touch.
For up to date information on the wildfire situation subscribe to the Slave Lake Forest Area Wildfire Update and download the free Alberta Wildfire App for Apple or Android devices.
Unless conditions change, you can expect your next wildfire update on August 17th, 2018. If you have any questions please call Wildfire Information Officer Leah Lovequist 780-849-0945.
To view a map of wildfires in Alberta, please visit www.wildfirestatus.alberta.ca
Click here to view the daily wildfire report for Alberta.
Smoke in the air
Smoke from wildfires burning in British Columbia has drifted into the Slave Lake Forest Area.
If you are experiencing respiratory difficulties as a result of the smoke, please visit Alberta Health Link or dial 811. Visit www.firesmoke.ca to view the most current smoke forecast.
Weather
The temperatures for Friday will be 24 degrees Celsius and winds will be from west 20 to 40 kilometres per hour.
Fire Bans
Currently there are no fire bans/restrictions or advisories in the Slave Lake Forest Area. For up to date information on Fire Bans in Alberta visit www.albertafirebans.ca or download the free Alberta Fire Bans App for Apple or Android devices.
Fire permits
Fire permits are required for any burning in the Forest Protection Area. A campfire for cooking or warming does not require a fire permit. To request a free fire permit contact your local Alberta Agriculture and Forestry Office.
Slave Lake/Red Earth/Trout/Peerless/Loon 780-849-7377
Wabasca 780-891-3860
High Prairie 780-523-6619
Fire permits help us to track what is burning on the landscape. If you're burning without a fire permit or outside 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.
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 smouldering and fall to the ground as you drive away. You can help prevent a wildfire by stopping frequently to remove any build-up of debris from the hot spots on your machine.
Make sure it's out.
A campfire left smoldering can cause a wildfire. Never leave your campfire unattended and make sure it's out. Soak it with water, stir up the ashes and soak it again. A campfire is out when the ashes are cool to the touch.
Leah Lovequist
Wildfire Information Officer
Mobile: 780-849-0945
Email: Leah.Lovequist@gov.ab.ca
Keep up to date on the wildfire situation by subscribing to the Slave Lake Forest Area Wildfire Update or download the free Alberta Wildfire app for Apple or Android devices.
