FireSmart Community Grant Applications are now being excepted
The FireSmart Community Grant Program is an initiative sponsored by Alberta Agriculture and Forestry to assist communities in reducing the risk of wildfire. For more details about the program and to obtain an application visit wildfire.alberta.ca.
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Wildfire Hazard
Due to strong and gusty winds expected this afternoon the wildfire hazard has climbed to HIGH for the Slave Lake Wildfire Management Area. Use caution when working or recreating as the grass has become dry and will ignite easily. Under the windy conditions a wildfire will spread very quickly.Delay any burning until the winds are calm. Report wildfires immediately by calling 310-FIRE.
Weather
The forecast is calling for cool temperatures and strong and gusty winds today.
Wildfire Update as of 11:00 am
There were two new wildfires last week. Firefighters quickly contained them.
Since April 1, in the Slave Lake Wildfire Management Area there have been 246 wildfires that have burned a total of 22,402 hectares.
For information on wildfires in Alberta download the free Alberta Wildfire App or visit the Wildfire Status Map by clicking here.
Fire Permits
From March 1 to October 31, fire permits are required for any type of burning in the forest protection area - except campfires. A fire permit is not required for a campfire.
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
Be sure to follow the conditions on your fire permit as you may need to delay burning until the winds are calm.
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 existing wildfires and any new wildfires that may start.
Your off-highway vehicle can start a wildfire. Check these areas frequently for any smouldering debris. Grass, muskeg, moss or other debris can drop to the ground as you're riding and start a wildfire.This video shows you how to ride debris free!
Thanks for doing your part to prevent wildfires!
Unless conditions change, you can expect your next wildfire update Monday September 28th.
For information about wildfires in Alberta follow us on Twitter @ABGovWildfire or Facebook. Download the free Alberta Wildfire app for Apple and Android devices.