Slave Lake Area Update

Fire Ban and OHV Restriction has been lifted Slave Lake Forest Area Wildfire Update 10 am June 1st

Posted on Fri, Jun 01, 2018

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Wildfire Danger June 1st

The overall wildfire danger is MODERATE for the Slave Lake Forest Area. There are some patches of HIGH in areas to the north that have not received rain. The recent rain and cool temperatures have provided relief and more rain is in the forecast for upcoming days.

Fire Ban and Off- Highway Vehicle Restriction Lifted

The rain and cooler temperatures have improved the wildfire situation. The Fire Ban and Off-Highway Vehicle Restriction has been lifted for the Forest Protection Area in the Slave Lake Forest Area. The Town of Slave Lake, Town of High Prairie and Big Lakes County have also lifted their Fire Ban and Off-Highway Vehicle Restriction. Firefighters thank you for doing your part to prevent wildfires.

Visit albertafirebans.ca for up to date information or download the new Alberta Fire Bans app.

For residents living in the Forest Protection Area, new fire permits will start being issued on Monday June 4th.  

For up to date information on the wildfire situation subscribe to the Slave Lake Forest Area Wildfire Update or download the free Alberta Wildfire app for Apple or Android devices.


Weather

For today the forecast is calling for cooler temperatures and winds out of the southeast and northwest 15-20 kilometres per hour. There is a good chance of rain for areas around and south of Lesser Slave Lake.


Wildfire Situation Update 10:00 am June 1st

There were no new wildfires yesterday. Since March 1st in the Slave Lake Forest Area, there have been 56 wildfires which have burned 140.68 hectares. 

Slave Lake Wildfire number 54 is located on the west side of the Athabasca River about 6.8 kilometres northwest of Smith. At 10:30 am on May 31st, firefighters declared that the wildfire is under control. There are 9 firefighters with a helicopter patrolling this wildfire looking for ground fires.The cause is under investigation.

Slave Lake Wildfire Number 53 is located approximately 17 kilometers southwest of Loon Lake and 28 kilometers east of Little Buffalo, on highway 986. At 4:00 pm on May 29th firefighters declared this wildfire being held. Being held means that the wildfire is not anticipated to grow past expected boundaries, under the current weather conditions and firefighting efforts. The wildfire was accurately measure and is 76 hectares in size. Heavy equipment has built a fire guard around the entire wildfire. Helicopters with buckets and firefighters are working to extinguish smouldering ground fires along the edges of the wildfire. Currently there are two heavy equipment groups, three helicopters, and 46 firefighters fighting this wildfire. There is no immediate threat to any of the surrounding communities at this time. Smoke may drift across highway 986. Before travelling on this highway visit www.551.alberta.ca for the latest information on the road conditions.

For up to date information on the Rock Island Lake Complex in the Lac La Biche Forest Area check the Lac La Biche Wildfire Update.

To view the locations of wildfires in Alberta visit www.wildfirestatus.alberta.ca


Fire permits are required

Fire permits are required for any burning in the Forest Protection Area. A campfire 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.


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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 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.

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Unless conditions change, you can expect your next wildfire update on June 8th, 2018.
 
If you have any questions please contact

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.

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