Wildfire Hazard Sunday June 26th - 11 a.m.
Due to strong winds and very warm temperatures the wildfire hazard will remain VERY HIGH in the Slave Lake Forest Area.
Click here to view the wildfire hazard map.
Weather
A thunderstorm is expected to move into our area later today. The winds will remain strong today and the temperature will be around 26-27 degrees Celsius. The forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday is for a significant amount of rain to fall. Report wildfires immediately by calling 310-FIRE (3473).
Use caution when working or recreating in the forest. Make sure your campfire is out and when riding your off - highway vehicle stop frequently to remove the build up of debris.
Fire permit holders are advised not to burn today as the winds will exceed the safe burning conditions on your permit.
Wildfire Situation as of 11:00 am June 26th, 2017
Slave Lake Wildfire Number 49
The fire is estimated at 320 hectares. This morning there are 40 wildland fire firefighters, four helicopters and airtankers working on the wildfire. The retardant lines that were laid down yesterday by the aircraft helped to contain the fire last night. The wildfire is located 5 kilometres east of Highway 88, approximately 42 kilometres north of Red Earth Creek. The wildfire is estimated to be 320 hectares in size and is classified as burning out of control. No communities are being threatened. Your next update will be this evening.
Since March 1st, the Slave Lake Forest Area has recorded 49 wildfires, burning a total area of 329.88 hectares.
For information on the wildfire situation across the province of Alberta click here.
Fire Permits
Don't forget to get your free fire permit for fireworks. Fire permits are required when igniting fireworks in the Forest Protection Area.
To obtain your free fire permit, please call 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
During the Fire Season a fire permit is required for any burning in the Forest Protection Area -excluding campfires.
Fire permits help us to track what is burning on the landscape and if you are burning without a fire permit or outside your fire permit conditions, your fire is considered a wildfire.By getting a fire permit you help keep our firefighters free to fight real wildfires instead of responding to the smoke in your backyard.
Please do your part to prevent wildfires
Ride Debris Free
Did you know? An Off-Highway vehicle exhaust can reach temperatures of over 200 degrees Celsius. That means it won't take long for that wet and muddy debris to dry up, start smouldering and fall onto the ground as you drive away. You can help reduce your chance of starting a wildfire by stopping frequently to remove any build up of debris from the hot spots on your machine.
Wildfire News
Wildfire Caused By Exploding Target
Read all about it on The Alberta Wildfire Blog.
Unless conditions change, you can expect your next wildfire update on June 26th, 2017.
Tanis Blocka - Wildfire Information Officer
Mobile: 780-516-1347
Email: tanis.blocka@gov.ab.ca
Report Wildfires 310-FIRE (3473)