Wildfire danger
The wildfire danger is VERY HIGH in the Slave Lake Forest Area.
Use caution as areas of dead dry grass will ignite easily and a fire will spread quickly. To report a wildfire call 310-FIRE.
Click here to view the wildfire danger map for May 11th.
FIRE ADVISORY IN EFFECT AS OF MAY 10, 2019
A Fire Advisory has been issued for the Slave Lake Forest Area section of the Forest Protection Area, due to warmer temperatures and no significant rainfall in the forecast. The Fire Advisory will remain in effect until conditions improve.
- Existing fire permits are suspended.
- No new fire permits will be issued during this time.
What is allowed:
Safe wood campfires in campgrounds (within fire rings), backyards, or random camping areas
Charcoal briquettes
Portable propane fire pits
Gas or propane stoves and barbecues
Catalytic or infrared-style heaters
Never leave a campfire unattended. Soak it, stir it and soak it again until cool to the touch to ensure it is extinguished. If you see a wildfire, report it immediately by calling 310-FIRE.
For information about the fire advisory visit www.albertafirebans.ca
Weather
For today the temperature will be a high of 23 degrees and winds will be from the south 15 kilometres per hour.
The weather forecast is calling for very warm temperatures for the next several days and rain is not expected.
On alert
Fire lookouts are on high alert constantly watching for smoke and firefighters in helicopters and airtankers are ready to respond to any new wildfires that may start.
Wildfire situation
There were two new wildfires yesterday. Both small fires are under control. Since March 1st in the Slave Lake Forest Area, there have been 26 wildfires and 306 hectares burned.
For information on the wildfire situation across the province of Alberta, visit: wildfire.alberta.ca.
Pelican Mountain Prescribed Fire
This afternoon Alberta Agriculture and Forestry firefighters will be conducting a 1.3 hectare burn in the Pelican Mountain Prescribed Fire Project Area.
Smoke may be visible at times but will be localized and short lived. Public roads and highways are expected to remain open; however, traffic may be controlled.
There are 50 firefighters and six helicopters working on this prescribed fire.
For more information click here.
Do your part to prevent wildfires this spring.
When riding your off highway vehicle stop frequently to remove any build-up of debris from the hot spots on your machine. An off-highway vehicle exhaust can reach temperatures of over 200 degrees Celsius. That means it won't take long for that wet and muddy debris to dry up, start smouldering and fall to the ground as you drive away.
Never leave your campfire unattended and make sure it's out. Soak it with water, stir up the ashes and soak it again. A campfire is out when the ashes are cool to the touch.
Unless the situation changes your next wildfire update will be issued on May 12th.
If you have any questions please contact
Leah Lovequist
Wildfire Information Officer
Mobile: 780-849-0945
Email: Leah.Lovequist@gov.ab.ca
Keep up to date on the wildfire situation by subscribing to the Slave Lake Forest Area Wildfire Update or download the free Alberta Wildfire app for Apple or Android devices.
