Wildfire Hazard
The warm weather is quickly drying up the rain and has caused the wildfire hazard to climb in the Slave Lake Wildfire Management Area. For today, the wildfire hazard is MODERATE to HIGH.
The wildfire hazard is HIGH for the following communities; East Prairie, High Prairie, Peavine, Kinuso, Faust, Peerless Lake, Trout Lake, Wabasca, Sandy Lake and Fawcette Lake.
The wildfire hazard will continue to climb as very warm and sunny weather is expected over the next several days. Use extreme caution while out enjoying our forests and report wildfires immediately by calling 310-FIRE (3473).The forests are dry and a fire will spread very quickly under windy conditions.
Weather Forecast
For today the forecast is calling for warm temperatures, a chance of showers and winds from the southwest at 10 to 15 kilometres per hour.
Very warm and sunny weather is expected for this week and into the weekend.
Wildfire Summary
Slave Lake Wildfire Management Area
Lightning caused three new wildfires over the last couple of days. Thanks to the hard work of firefighters all were quickly contained. One is being held and two have been extinguished. Since April 1, in the Slave Lake Wildfire Management Area there have been 112 wildfires that have burned a total of 1201.03 hectares.
Alberta
In the last 24 hours there have been 21 new wildfires. Alberta currently has 36 wildfires. Three are out of control, eight are being held, 24 are under control and one has been turned over to the responsible party. Since April 1, 2015, Alberta has recorded 938 wildfires that have burned a total of 90,335.26 hectares.For more information on the wildfires burning in Alberta visit the wildfire status map at www.wildfire.alberta.ca or download the Alberta Wildfire App.
Fire Permits
With Canada Day around the corner, be sure to request your free fire permit if you plan on igniting fireworks in the Forest Protection Area.
The fire permit suspension has been lifted and new fire permits are being issued. However fire permits will not be issued for brush piles.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 new wildfires that may start.
Soak it, Stir it up and Soak it Again
Make sure your campfire is out. Soak it thoroughly, stir it up and soak it thoroughly again. Hold your hand above the ashes to check for heat. Click here to learn how you can make sure your campfire is out.
Help prevent wildfires while riding your off-highway vehicle
When riding your off-highway vehicle be sure to stop often and clean any debris from the hotspots. Unchecked, the debris can build up, begin to smolder and fall away sparking a wildfire. Click here to learn how you can prevent wildfires while riding your off-highway vehicle.
Unless conditions change, you can expect your next wildfire update Thursday June 25th..
Leah Lovequist- Wildfire Information Officer
Slave Lake Wildfire Management Area
Office: 780.849.7412
Mobile: 780.849.0945
Leah.Lovequist@gov.ab.ca
To report wildfires call 310-FIRE
For information about wildfires in Alberta follow us on Twitter @ABGovWildfire or Facebook. Download the free Alberta Wildfire app for Apple and Android devices.