Wildfire Hazard
Widespread rain and cool temperatures have brought relief to the wildfire hazard. The current wildfire hazard is LOW for the Slave Lake Forest Area.
Weather Forecast
The forecast is calling for cool temperatures today and the widespread showers are expected to continue until late this evening. The longterm forecast is calling for more rain over the next several days.
Wildfire Situation for the Slave Lake Forest Area
Lightning moved through the area Monday night sparking nine new wildfires. Six have been extinguished, one is under control and two are being held.
This morning, firefighters reported that they are receiving rain on these wildfires.
Photo of SWF082 as of June 8th at 6:30 pm
SWF082 The wildfire located approximately 28 kilometres northeast of Wabasca is under control. There are 32 firefighters, 3 helicopters and various pieces of heavy equipment assigned to this wildfire. The accurately measured size of the wildfire is 75 hectares.
Photo of SWF079 as of June 8th 11:00 am
SWF079 At 8:40 am this morning firefighters have deemed the wildfire located approximately 47 kilometres northwest of Peerless lake as being held. Being held means under current weather conditions and with the firefighting efforts applied the wildfire is not expected to grow.There are 44 firefighters, three helicopters and various pieces of heavy equipment assigned to this wildfire. Last night the wildfire was accurately measured at just over 34 hectares.
Otter Lakes Wildfire The Otter Lakes wildfire located 36 kilometers northwest of Red Earth Creek is 100 per cent contained. An infrared scan was completed on the wildfire and no hotspots were detected. The wildfire started on April 30th and has burned just over 1939 hectares.
Since April 1st there have been 82 wildfires in the Slave Lake Forest Area and the total area burned is just over 2130 hectares.
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Fire Ban and Off-Highway Vehicle Restriction
Wet and cool weather across parts of Alberta has reduced the wildfire hazard and adjustments have been made to the boundaries of the fire ban and off-highway vehicle (OHV) restriction. For a map and information about the fire ban which remains in place click here.
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 16.
Leah Lovequist -Wildfire Information Officer
Mobile: 780.849.0945 Leah.Lovequist@gov.ab.ca
Report Wildfires 310-FIRE (3473)
