The scattered showers last night have brought some relief to the wildfire hazard.The overall wildfire hazard is MODERATE however areas north of Wabasca remain at HIGH.
High Alert
We are expecting thundershowers with lightning to move through the area again today. Firefighters with helicopters and airtankers 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.
Weather Forecast
For today we can expect warm temperatures, winds from the northeast 10 kilometres per hour and a chance of thundershowers with lightning in the afternoon/evening.
Wildfire Situation for the Slave Lake Forest Area
As of 7:oo pm this evening we have had nine new wildfires today. Four been extinguished, three are being held and two are classified as out of control.Firefighters in helicopters and airtankers continue to fight these new wildfires.Communities are not being threatened.
Since April 1st there have been 116 wildfires in the Slave Lake Forest Area and the total area burned is just over 2145 hectares.
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Fire Ban and Off-Highway Vehicle Restriction
The fire ban and off-highway vehicle restriction has been lifted for the Fort McMurray Forest Area and portions of northeastern Alberta. Many communities across Alberta still have fire bans, restrictions and advisories in place.Visit http://beta.albertafirebans.ca/ for the most up to date fire ban information.
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
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Unless conditions change, you can expect your next wildfire update June 24th.
Leah Lovequist -Wildfire Information Officer
Mobile: 780.849.0945 Leah.Lovequist@gov.ab.ca
Report Wildfires 310-FIRE (3473)
