Slave Lake Area Update

Slave Lake Forest Area Wildfire Update- July 15 2022 5:00 pm

Posted on Fri, Jul 15, 2022

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Wildfire Danger 

The wildfire danger is forecasted to be high in the Slave Lake Forest Area for Saturday July 16th. 

Firefighters urge everyone to use caution when working or recreating in the forested areas. Under the dry conditions a fire will ignite easily and spread quickly. Report wildfires immediately by calling 310-FIRE(3473). 

Fire lookouts are on alert watching for smoke and firefighters in helicopters and airtankers are ready to respond to any new wildfires that may start.

Report wildfires by calling 310-FIRE(3743)

 

Wildfire Situation

There were no new fires today. Firefighters continue to work on SWF057. The wildfire is located approximately 33km northeast of Slave Lake.  It has been accurately measured to be 8.3 hectares and is now under control.

  • Under Control (UC): A wildfire having received sufficient suppression action to ensure no further spread of the fire.

.There are 20 firefighters with one helicopter working on this wildfire. 

Since January 1st, 2022 in the Slave Lake Forest Area, there have been 57 wildfires which have burned 451.01 hectares. 

Since January 1st, 2022 in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta, there have been 583 wildfires which burned a total of 70,921 hectares.  

To view wildfires on a map, download the AB Wildfire App or visit Wildfire Status | AAF - Agriculture and Forestry (alberta.ca). 

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Fire Permits 

From March 1st to October 31st, a fire permit is required for any type of outdoor burning in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta with the exception of a campfire for cooking or warming. Fire permits help ensure that when smoke or fire is reported, firefighters can determine whether this is a wildfire or a permitted burn.

Albertans living or recreating in the Forest Protection Area of the province can request a free fire permit using the new, convenient online fire permit portal.

Fire permits can also be requested by calling your local Alberta Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Economic Development Office.

Red Earth/Slave Lake (780) 849-7377

High Prairie (780) 523-6619

Wabasca (780) 891-3860

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 Prevent Wildfires

The majority of wildfires so far this season have been human caused. Human caused wildfires are preventable. When working or recreating in the outdoors please do your part to prevent wildfires.

When riding your off-highway vehicle stop frequently to remove any build-up of debris from your machine. Grass, muskeg, moss or other debris can begin to smoulder and drop to the ground as you're riding and spark a wildfire. Always carry firefighting equipment - a shovel, extinguisher and bucket when you ride.

When having a campfire, keep it small, safe and always attended. When you are leaving your site or headed to bed, your campfire must be extinguished. Soak it, stir up the ashes, soak it again to ensure it is out.

Wildfire Dashboard

*New* Wildfire Dashboard

The new wildfire dashboard provides up-to-date wildfire information at the click of a button. This interactive tool displays important statistics on the number of active wildfires in the province, sizes, locations, suspected causes and more. The dashboard builds on the former wildfire status map by displaying the most frequently accessed information in one convenient location.

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Wildfire Information

Download the Alberta Wildfire app today and get access to accurate, real-time information on wildfires in your area. You can also find information on fire advisories, restrictions and bans across the province and much more all on your mobile device.

Available for Apple and Android.

Before heading out, please check albertafirebans.ca to determine whether there are any fire advisories, fire restrictions or fire bans in effect for your destination. 

Subscribe to the Slave Lake Forest Area Wildfire Update to receive an email when new information is posted.

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Updates will be provided weekly when the wildfire danger is low to moderate and daily when the wildfire danger reaches high to extreme. 

Unless conditions change you can expect your next wildfire update on July 15th.

If you have any questions please contact:

Russ Macdonald

Wildfire Information Officer

Mobile:780-805-1679

Email: russell.macdonald@gov.ab.ca

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