At this time, firefighters in helicopters and airtankers are fighting a wildfire located 5 kilometres east of Wood Buffalo Lake. The wildfire is estimated to be 10 hectares and spreading to the east.
For today, the wildfire hazard has climbed to MODERATE for the majority of communities in the Slave Lake Forest Area. Areas around High Prairie, Wabasca and Red Earth Creek are very dry and the wildfire hazard is HIGH.
Although we did receive some rain recently, the warm weather has dried up the fine fuels like grass, leaves and twigs. A wildfire will ignite easily and spread quickly under windy conditions. Use caution when working or recreating in the forest and report wildfires immediately by calling 310-FIRE (3473).
Click here to view map of today's wildfire hazard.
The wildfire hazard will continue to climb as the forecast is calling for very warm temperatures this week. 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.
High Alert
With recent and expected lightning activity, 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 Tuesday, the forecast is calling for temperatures in the mid to low twenty degree Celsius range, light winds from the west and a good chance of isolated thundershowers with lightning in the afternoon.
Wildfire Situation for the Slave Lake Forest Area
As of 5 p.m. Monday there were three new wildfire starts in the Slave Lake Forest Area. One of the fires is already extinguished, one is considered as being held and one is listed as out of control at 0.5 hectares.
Since April 1st there have been 144 wildfires in the Slave Lake Forest Area and the total area burned is just over 2160 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
- Facebook,Twitter
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- or visit www.wildfire.alberta.ca
Unless conditions change, you can expect your next wildfire update June 28th.
Leah Lovequist -Wildfire Information Officer
Mobile: 780.849.0945 Leah.Lovequist@gov.ab.ca
Report Wildfires 310-FIRE (3473)
