Wildfire Hazard
Recent rain has brought relief to the wildfire hazard in the Slave Lake Wildire Management Area. The wildfire hazard is LOW.
The FIRE ADVISORY for the Slave Lake Wildfire Management Area has been lifted as of 9:00 am Monday June 22nd.
The fire permit suspension has been lifted and new fire permits are being issued. However permits will not be issued for brush piles.
With Canada Day around the corner, be sure to request your free fire permit if you plan on igniting fireworks in the Forest Protection Area.
To request your free fire permit call your local Alberta Agriculture and Forestry Office.
Slave Lake/Red Earth/Peerless Lake/Trout Lake 780-849-7377
High Prairie 780-523-6619
Wabasca 780-891-3860
Fire permits help us track what is burning on the landscape. By getting a fire permit and following the fire permit conditions you help keep our firefighters free to fight new wildfires that may start.
Weather Forecast
For today the forecast is calling for warm temperatures, a chance of showers and light winds from the northwest at 10 kilometres per hour.
There is a chance of showers for Tuesday.
For the rest of the week expect sunshine and very warm temperatures.
Slave Lake Wildfire Management Area wildfire situation as of 10:00 am June 22th
Lightning caused two new wildfires yesterday afternoon. Thanks to the hard work of firefighters they were quickly contained and extinguished. Since April 1, in the Slave Lake Wildfire Management Area there have been 109 wildfires that have burned a total of 1,199.56 hectares.
Alberta Wildfire Update as of 10:00 am June 22th
In the last 24 hours there have been ten new wildfires. Alberta currently has 24 wildfires. Three are being held, 20 are under control and one has been turned over to the responsible party.Since April 1, 2015, Alberta has recorded 905 wildfires that have burned a total of 90,184.9 hectares.For more information on the wildfires burning in Alberta visit the wildfire status map at www.wildfire.alberta.ca or download the Alberta Wildfire App.
Soak it, Stir it up and Soak it Again
Make sure your campfire is out. Soak it thoroughly, stir it up and soak it thoroughly again. Hold your hand above the ashes to check for heat. Click here to learn how you can make sure your campfire is out.
Help prevent wildfires while riding your off-highway vehicle
When riding your off-highway vehicle be sure to stop often and clean any debris from the hotspots. Unchecked, the debris can build up, begin to smolder and fall away sparking a wildfire. Click here to learn how you can prevent wildfires while riding your off-highway vehicle.
Unless conditions change, you can expect your next wildfire update Tuesday June 30th.
Leah Lovequist- Wildfire Information Officer
Slave Lake Wildfire Management Area
Office: 780.849.7412
Mobile: 780.849.0945
Leah.Lovequist@gov.ab.ca
To report wildfires call 310-FIRE
For information about wildfires in Alberta follow us on Twitter @ABGovWildfire or Facebook. Download the free Alberta Wildfire app for Apple and Android devices.