Tanis Blocka will be the acting wildfire information officer for June 30 to July 2nd, you can contact her at 780-516-1347 if you have any questions regarding the Slave Lake Forest Area.
The northern portion of the Slave Lake Forest Area did not receive rain in the same amounts as the southern portion, so the hazard in that area is higher. This is resulting in a change to the hazard to moderate.
Weather Forecast
The unstable air mass will still be affecting our area over the next few days with continued widespread thunderstorms for Friday and Saturday. Temperatures will remain in the low twenties with lower temperatures anticipated early next week.
The lightning and thunderstorms are expected to continue due to the unstable air mass. We have firefighter and helicopters stationed throughout the Slave Lake Forest Area in case more lightning is received in our area.
This maps shows the lightning strikes that were recorded across Alberta in the last 24 hours.
Wildfire Situation for the Slave Lake Forest Area
Lightning sparked 5 new wildfires in the Slave Lake Forest Area yesterday. One is already considered as extinguished and four are considered as under control.
Firefighters and helicopters continue to fight the wildfire located east of Wood Buffalo Lake.The wildfire did not spread again today there are 45 firefighters and four helicopters working to contain this wildfire and it is considered as being held.
To obtain up-to-date information on the wildfire situation across Alberta download the Alberta Wildfire App, like Alberta Wildfire Info on facebook or visit www.wildfire.alberta.ca.
Since April 1st there have been 171 wildfires in the Slave Lake Forest Area and the total area burned is just over 2214 hectares.
Click here to view the Wildfire Situation in Alberta.
Fire Permits - Fire permits are required for any type of burning in the Forest Protection Area. Campfires do not require a fire permit.
Fire permits are free and can be obtained by calling your local Alberta Agriculture and Forestry office.
- Slave Lake/Red Earth/Peerless/Trout 780-849-7377
- Wabasca 780-891-3860
- High Prairie 780-523-6619
By getting a fire permit you help keep our firefighters free to fight real wildfires instead of investigating the smoke in your backyard.
For more information
Bookmark the Slave Lake Wildfire Update and check for updates anytime or subscribe to have it emailed to you.
Download the Alberta Wildfire app on your Apple or Android device.
You can also find us on
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- or visit www.wildfire.alberta.ca
Unless conditions change, you can expect your next wildfire update July 2nd.
Tanis Blocka -Wildfire Information Officer
Mobile: 780.516.1347 Tanis.Blocka@gov.ab.ca
Report Wildfires 310-FIRE (3473)
