Fire Advisory has been lifted
The Fire Advisory for the Slave Lake Forest Area has been lifted as of May 12, 2017 at 9:00 am. Fire permits are now valid and new fire permits will be issued. Firefighters thank you for your patience and cooperation.
Wildfire Hazard
The wildfire hazard has been reduced to LOW due to recent rain received and rain expected in the forecast. At this time areas north of Red Earth Creek are at MODERATE wildfire hazard, however the rain is expected to move up north late today.
Weather
Widespread rain is in the forecast for the weekend.
Wildfire Situation
There was one new wildfire last night. Firefighters are working to extinguish the 0.01 hectare wildfire. Since March 1, 2017, the Slave Lake Forest Area has recorded 12 wildfires and the total area burned is 1.14 hectares.
For information on the wildfire situation across the province of Alberta click here.
Fire Permit
Before you burn it get a fire permit. As of March 1st, fire permits are required for any burning (excluding campfires) in the Forest Protection Area.
To obtain 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
Last year in Alberta, 60% of wildfires were caused by humans. Human caused wildfires are 100% preventable so please do your part to prevent wildfires this season.By getting a fire permit you help keep our firefighters free to fight real wildfires instead of responding to the smoke in your backyard.Fire permits help us to track what is burning on the landscape and if you are burning without a fire permit your fire is considered a wildfire.
Wildfire Prevention
A campfire left smouldering can cause a wildfire. Never leave your campfire unattended and make sure it's out. This video shows you how to make sure your campfire is out.
Your off-highway vehicle can start a wildfire. Check your off-highway vehicle frequently for any smouldering debris. Grass, muskeg, moss or other debris can drop to the ground as you're riding and spark a wildfire.This video shows you how to ride debris free.
Wildfire Information
Connect with Alberta Wildfire on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.Get the most up-to-date wildfire information by downloading the free Alberta Wildfire app for Android or Apple devices.
Unless conditions change, you can expect your next wildfire update on May 19th, 2017.
Leah Lovequist -Wildfire Information Officer
Mobile: 780.849.0945
Email: Leah.Lovequist@gov.ab.ca
Report Wildfires 310-FIRE (3473)