Strong gusty winds drive up the wildfire hazard. Postpone any burning.

Wildfire Hazard

Warm weather and strong gusty winds have caused the wildfire hazard to climb to HIGH for the Slave Lake Forest Area. Conditions in the forest are dry and under these windy conditions a wildfire will spread very quickly. Postpone any burning and report wildfires immediately by calling 310-FIRE. Click here to view the wildfire hazard map.

On High Alert

Firefighters, helicopters and airtankers are stationed strategically throughout the area, ready to fight any new wildfires that may starts and our lookout tower personnel are constantly watching for smoke.

Weather Forecast

For today the forecast is calling for warm temperatures, a chance of showers and winds from the west gusting up to 40 kilometres per hour.

Wildfire situation in the Slave Lake Forest Area

There have been no new wildfires in the past 24 hours.

SWF 179 (Slave Lake Wildfire number 179) located south of Blanchet Lake is under control and firefighters are working to extinguish this 8 hectare wildfire.

SWF 181 (Slave Lake Wildfire number 181) located south of highway 686 on the way to Peerless Lake has been extinguished.

Since April 1st there have been 185 wildfires in the Slave Lake Forest Area and the total area burned is just over 2251 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.

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.

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

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.

For more information

Bookmark the Slave Lake Wildfire Update and check for updates anytime or subscribe to have it emailed to you.

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Unless conditions change, you can expect your next wildfire update July 25th.

Leah Lovequist -Wildfire Information Officer

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

Report Wildfires 310-FIRE (3473)

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