Wildfire danger
The wildfire danger is VERY HIGH in the Slave Lake Forest Area.
Although temperatures are cooler and rain is in the forecast for areas south of Lesser Slave Lake conditions will remain dry for today.
Use caution as areas of dead dry grass will ignite easily and a fire will spread quickly. Report wildfires immediately by calling 310-FIRE.
Click here to view the wildfire danger map for May 14th.
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
For information about the fire advisory visit www.albertafirebans.ca
Weather
For today the temperature will be a high of 14-15 degrees and winds will be from the east/northeast 15 kilometres per hour. This evening continuing into the overnight, light rain is in the forecast for areas south of Lesser Slave Lake. There is no rain expected for areas north of Lesser Slave Lake.
On alert
Fire lookouts are on high alert constantly watching for smoke and firefighters in helicopters, various pieces of heavy equipment and airtankers are ready to respond to any new wildfires that may start.
Wildfire situation
There were four new wildfires yesterday. All four wildfires were quickly contained, two have been extinguished, one is under control and one has been turned over to the landowner to be extinguished. Since March 1st in the Slave Lake Forest Area, there have been 33 wildfires and 317.5 hectares burned.
For information on the wildfire situation across the province of Alberta, visit: wildfire.alberta.ca.
Pelican Mountain Prescribed Fire
During the 2019 wildfire season, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry may be conducting one or more prescribed fires approximately 12.5 kilometres southwest of Sandy Lake.
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 15th.
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.
