Until rain is on the ground the wildfire hazard remains HIGH. 8:30 pm update on two new wildfires.

Lightning sparked two new wildfires this evening.

Airtankers are working on a wildfire north of Godin Lake. SWF184 is estimated to be six hectares in size.

SWF183 located northeast of Wabasca is being held at 0.7 hectares.

Wildfire Hazard

Widespread rain is in the forecast for the next few days however until rain has fallen on the ground conditions remain dry.Use caution and report wildfires immediately by calling 310-FIRE.

Weather Forecast

For Wednesday the forecast is calling for cool temperatures, shifting gusty winds and a good chance of widespread rain. The cool weather and rain

Photo: Airtankers built retardant line around SWF181. Photo was taken at 6:00 pm last night

Photo: View of SWF179 from aircraft window. Photo was taken at 1:00 pm today.

There were three new wildfires last night.

SWF 181 (Slave Lake Wildfire number 181) is located south of highway 686 on the way to Peerless Lake. The wildfire is being held and was accurately measured to be 3.4 hectares. Dozers completed a guard around the wildfire last night and there are 18 firefighters fighting this wildfire.

SWF 180 (Slave Lake Wildfire number 180) located east of Vandersteene Lake has been extingushed and the size was 0.01 hectares.

SWF 179 (Slave Lake Wildfire number 179) located south of Blanchet Lake is being held and was accurately measured to be 6 hectares. There are 22 firefighters fighting this wildfire.

SWF 177 (Slave Lake Wildfire number 177) located north of Utikuma lake has been extinguished at 2.5 hectares.

Since April 1st there have been 181 wildfires in the Slave Lake Forest Area and the total area burned is just over 2238 hectares.

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.

By getting a fire permit you help keep our firefighters free to fight real wildfires instead of investigating the smoke in your backyard.

Fire Permits

Fire permits are required for any type of burning in the Forest Protection Area.

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

Campfires do not require a fire permit.

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Do your part to prevent wildfires this summer

Check your off-highway vehicle frequently for any smoldering debris. Grass, muskeg, moss or other debris can drop to the ground as you're riding and spark a wildfire.This video shows you how to ride debris free!

Never leave your campfire unattended and make sure it's out. A campfire left smouldering can cause a wildfire.This video shows you how to make sure your campfire is out.

Incendiary shooting targets have been banned across the province.These targets explode when shot with a firearm and have been known to cause wildfires.

To prevent wildfires when using farm equipment ensure your machine is clear of flammable crop residue, check for sparks frequently and carry firefighting equipment on board.

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Unless conditions change, you can expect your next wildfire update July 20th.

Leah Lovequist -Wildfire Information Officer

Mobile: 780.849.0945 Leah.Lovequist@gov.ab.ca

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Until rain is on the ground the wildfire hazard remains HIGH. 8:30 pm update on two new wildfires.

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