The wildfire hazard for the Slave Lake Wildfire Management Area will remain VERY HIGH for the evening and into the night of Tuesday April 28th as the strong and gusty winds are expected to continue.

For Wednesday April 29th the wildfire hazard will be VERY HIGH for all areas north of Lesser Slave Lake and MODERATE for areas to the south of the lake as they may receive rain. Click here to view Wildfire Hazard Map for April 29.

Areas of dead, dry grass are extremely flammable and under windy conditions a fire will spread very quickly. Residents and visitors are urged to be extra cautious and postpone any burning until the winds are calm. Report wildfires immediately by calling 310-FIRE (3473).

Weather Forecast

A strong cold front is expected to pass through Tuesday afternoon/evening accompanied by SE winds 20 to 30 kilometers per hour gusting up to 60. 

For Wednesday the forecast is calling for cooler temperatures, strong winds (SW 20 gusting to 40 kilometers per hour) and a chance of rain for areas south of Lesser Slave Lake. 

Firefighters with helicopters, heavy equipment and an airtanker group are stationed throughout the area ready to fight any new wildfires that may start. We also have our personnel in the fire towers on high alert constantly watching for smoke. 

Wildfire Report as of April 28 5:00 pm

There was one new wildfire today. The grass fire is under control and has burned 280 hectares. 

Since April 1, the Slave Lake Wildfire Management Area has recorded 30 wildfires which have burned 374.59 hectares. 25 of the wildfires have been extinguished,three are under control and two have been turned over to the landowner who is responsible to extinguish the fire.

Fire Permits

All fire permit holders are reminded to check the weather and your permit conditions.  If you cannot meet the conditions on your permit, do not ignite new burns and extinguish those already burning.

From March 1 to October 31, Albertans in the forested areas need to get a FIRE PERMIT for any burning, excluding campfires. To request your free fire permit call your local Environment and Sustainable Resource Development Office. 

Slave Lake/Red Earth 780.849.7377

High Prairie 780.523.6619

Wabasca 780.891.3890