The Wildfire Hazard in Slave Lake Wildfire Management Area is EXTREME. Residents and vistors are urged to take extreme caution in the forested areas.
Update on Slave Lake Wildfires
Old Smith Highway Fire
This fire was declared Being Held at 4:30 pm today. The evacuation order has been lifted for the area of Old Smith Highway. Residents are now allowed back into the area. See the MD site for more information.
Wildfires NE of Wabasca
There was no growth on these wildfires today. Firefighters, helicopters, airtankers and heavy equipment continue to fight the fires.The evacuation order has been lifted for the Hamlet of Wabasca and Bigstone A,B and D.
For more information on evacuation visit
http://www.emergencyalert.alberta.ca/
Wildfire west of Peerless Lake
The wildfire west of Peerless Lake has not grown today thanks to the hard work of our firefighters and is not a threat to the community or roads. Firefighters and helicopters continue to battle this wildfire.
Continuing hot, dry weather has elevated the wildfire hazard to very high or extreme over most of Alberta. The fire ban is in place to protect Albertans from the threat of wildfire.
Where is the fire ban?
The fire ban applies to Alberta’s forests as set by the Forest Protection Area regulation. Other jurisdictions outside of Alberta’s forested areas, including counties and municipalities, may issue their own fire restriction or fire bans.
What's prohibited?
All open fires are banned, including campfires in campgrounds, backcountry and random camping areas. This includes charcoal briquettes, turkey fryers and tiki torches.
What is allowed?
Portable propane fire pits and gas or propane stoves and barbeques (not charcoal briquettes) designed for cooking or heating, and catalytic or infrared-style heaters.
Are fire permits allowed?
No. All fire permits are suspended or cancelled in Alberta’s Forest Protection Area and no new fire permits will be issued.
We truly appreciate your cooperation. Abiding by the fire ban helps keep our firefighters free to fight new wildfire starts.
Slave Lake Wildfire Management Area
Office: 780.849.7412
Mobile: 780.849.0945
Leah.Lovequist@gov.ab.ca
To report wildfires call 310-FIRE or visit us on Facebook, Twitter or download our Alberta Wildfire App for android and apple products