Wildfire danger
The wildfire danger is LOW in the Slave Lake Forest Area.To view the wildfire danger map click here.
Wildfire Update July 21, 2020 3:00 pm
Since March 1 in the Slave Lake Forest Area, there have been 48 wildfires which have burned a total of 264.58 hectares.
For information on the current wildfire situation across the province of Alberta, visit wildfirestatus.alberta.ca.
Fire permit
In the Forest Protection Area of Alberta, a fire permit is required for all types of burning, except for a cooking or warming fire.
To request your free fire permit call your local Alberta Agriculture and Forestry Office.
Slave Lake/Red Earth/Peerless/Trout 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
- Get a permit if you're within the Forest Protection Area and you plan on burning with the exception of a campfire. For permit information, click here.
- Clear debris from hot spots on your off-highway vehicle.
- Ensure your campfire is out - Soak it, stir it, soak it again.
- Visit the albertafirebans.ca website or download the app to stay informed.
- If you spot a wildfire report it by calling 310-FIRE.
Firefighters thank you for doing your part to prevent wildfires.
Unless conditions change you can expect your next wildfire update on July 28th.
If you have any questions please contact:
Provincial Information Officer
Mobile:780-420-1968
Email:wildfireinfo@gov.ab.ca
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