The wildfire danger is overall LOW to MODERATE for the Slave Lake Forest Area.
Strong and gusty winds are expected again today.Fire Permit holders must postpone any burning as the winds will exceed the conditions on the fire permit.
Over the past several days firefighters have been extremely busy fighting numerous lightning caused wildfires. By doing your part to prevent human caused wildfires you help keep our firefighters free to fight the current wildfires and new wildfire starts.
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 Update 11:00 am June 28th
There are six active wildfires in the Slave Lake Forest Area. Two are being held and four are under control. Since March 1st, in the Slave Lake Forest Area, there have been 105 wildfires which have burned 6,533.75 hectares.
Photo Slave Lake Wildfire 104 located 19 kilometres east of Marten Beach.
Slave Lake Wildfire 104 is located 19 kilometres east of Marten Beach. The wildfire is classified as being held and has been accurately measured to be 3.4 hectares. Being held means the wildfire is not anticipated to grow based on the current weather and firefighting efforts that have been applied. Firefighters are patrolling the wildfire on foot, extinguishing smouldering ground fires. There are nine firefighters and two helicopters assigned to this wildfire.
Photo of Slave Lake Wildfire 102 located approximately four kilometres south of Bayer Road June 27th at 2:00 pm
Slave Lake Wildfire 102 located four kilometres south of Bayer Road is now under control. It is 8.4 hectares in size. Firefighters are patrolling the wildfire on foot, extinguishing small smouldering ground fires. There are 19 firefighters and one helicopter assigned to this wildfire.
Photo of Slave Lake Wildfire Number 94 at 9:30 am June 26th
Slave Lake Wildfire Number 94 is located 23 kilometers east of the community of Chipewyan Lake. This afternoon firefighters have declared that this wildfire is being held. Being held means the wildfire is not anticipated to grow based on the current weather and firefighting efforts that have been applied. It is 6200 hectares in size. Firefighters are patrolling the wildfire on foot, extinguishing smouldering ground fires. There are 48 firefighters with six helicopters assigned to this wildfire.
To view the locations of wildfires in Alberta visit www.wildfirestatus.alberta.ca
Weather
The forecast for today is calling for temperatures of 15 to 18 degrees Celsius and winds from the northwest 20 kilometres per hour gusting up to 35. Rain is expected for areas north of Lesser Slave Lake.
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.
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.
