Wildfire Danger
The wildfire danger is 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 7:00pm June 22nd
Lightning storms moving through the Slave Lake forest area today have caused multiple wildfire detections.
Since 11:00 am, we have had 23 new wildfires in the Slave Lake Forest Area. 12 are out of control, 2 are being held, 4 are under control, and 5 have been extinguished.
SWF-068 is approximately 43 kilometers northwest of the Loon River community. It is currently out of control at 7 hectares.
SWF-070 is approximately 14 kilometers northwest of Wabasca. It is currently being held at 0.36 hectares.
SWF-071 is approximately 19 kilometers west of Trout Lake community. It is currently out of control at 4 hectares.
SWF-072 is approximately 20 kilometers northwest of the Loon Lake community. It is currently out of control at 1.5 hectares.
SWF-074 is approximately 7 kilometers south of the Loon Lake community. It is currently out of control at 0.01 hectares.
SWF-076 is approximately 10 kilometers southwest of the Loon Lake community. It is currently out of control at 0.1 hectares.
SWF-077 is approximately 30 kilometers northwest of the Loon Lake community. It is now under control at 0.1 hectares.
SWF-080 is approximately 31 kilometers west of Loon Lake community. It is currently out of control at 0.5 hectares.
SWF-081 is approximately 19 kilometers west of Trout Lake community. It is currently out of control at 2 hectares.
SWF-082 is approximately 19 kilometers west of Trout Lake community. It is currently out of control at 3 hectares.
SWF-083 is approximately 13 kilometers southeast of Chipewyan Lake community. It is currently out of control at 5 hectares.
There are airtankers, helicopters and ground crews working to contain these wildfires. There is no threat to any communities at this time.
To view the locations of wildfires in Alberta visit www.wildfirestatus.alberta.ca
Weather
The forecast for today is calling for temperatures of 24 to 26 degrees Celsius and winds from the west 10-15 kilometres per hour. More 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.