Wildfire Hazard
The wildfire hazard for Wednesday is MODERATE for the Slave Lake Wildfire Management Area.
Weather
For Wednesday the forecast is calling for temperatures in the mid teens, a chance of isolated thundershowers and winds from the southwest 20 kilometers per hour.
For Thursday and Friday warmer temperatures and strong gusty winds are expected.
With warm temperatures and strong winds in the forecast we are expecting the wildfire hazard to climb. Be sure to follow the conditions on your fire permit and use extreme caution while working or recreating in the forest. A wildfire will ignite easily and spread very quickly under windy conditions. Report wildfires immediately by calling 310-FIRE (3743)
Wildfire Update as of 3:00 pm Tuesday September 8th.
There have been no new wildfires since the end of August.
Since April 1, in the Slave Lake Wildfire Management Area there have been 244 wildfires that have burned a total of 22,401 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
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.
Thanks for doing your part to prevent wildfires!
Unless conditions change, you can expect your next wildfire update Wednesday September 9th.
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