Wildfire Danger
The wildfire danger has climbed to VERY HIGH for the Slave Lake Forest Area. A fire will ignite easily and spread very quickly under the dry conditions. Use caution and report wildfires immediately by calling 310-FIRE (3473).
New wildfires may occur today as thunderstorms with lightning are moving through the area. Fire Lookout Observers are watching for smoke. Firefighters, helicopters, airtankers, and heavy equipment are on high alert ready to fight any new wildfires that may start.
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.
Wildfire Situation 11:00 am June 21st
There have been no new wildfires since June 14th. Since March 1st in the Slave Lake Forest Area, there have been 63 wildfires which have burned 137.78 hectares.
To view the locations of wildfires in Alberta visit www.wildfirestatus.alberta.ca
Weather
The forecast for today is calling for temperatures of 27 to 30 degrees Celsius and winds from the southeast 15 kilometres per hour. Thunderstorms with lightning are expected.
Fire permits
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.
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.
Shawna Lund
Wildfire Information Officer
Mobile: 780-805-4754
Email: Shawna.Lund@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.
