Wildfire Danger 
The wildfire danger is HIGH for the Slave Lake Forest Area. With so many lightning-caused fires occurring in such a short period of time in the NorthWest Boreal region of Canada, it is important to limit human-caused wildfires. Use caution and report wildfires immediately by calling 310-FIRE (3473).
For up to date information on the wildfire situation subscribe to the Slave Lake Forest Area Wildfire Update and download the free Alberta Wildfire App for Apple or Android devices.
Wildfire Situation 11:00 am June 24th
There have been 8 new wildfires in the Slave Lake Forest Area in the last 24 hours. There are currently 12 active fires in the Slave Lake Forest Area. 1 is out of control, 2 are being held, and 9 are under control.
SWF-068 is approximately 43 kilometers northwest of the Loon River community. It is now under control at 22 hectares.
SWF-071 is approximately 19 kilometers west of Trout Lake community. It is now under control at 4 hectares.
SWF-071 June 22/18
SWF-083 is approximately 13 kilometers southeast of Chipewyan Lake community. It is currently being held at 32 hectares.
SWF-083 June 22/18
SWF-094 is approximately 23 kilometers East of Chipewyan Lake community. It is currently being held at 15 hectares.
SWF-097 is approximately 17 kilometers North of Loon Lake community. It is currently out of control at 3 hectares.
To view the locations of wildfires in Alberta visit www.wildfirestatus.alberta.ca
Weather
The forecast for today is calling for temperatures of 25 degrees Celsius and winds from the southwest 15-20 kilometres per hour North of the lake, and temperatures of 26 degrees Celsius and winds from the southeast 15 kilometers per hour South of the lake.
Fire permits
Fire permits are required for any burning in the Forest Protection Area. A campfire does not require a fire permit.To request a free fire permit contact your local Alberta Agriculture and Forestry Office.
Slave Lake/Red Earth/Trout/Peerless/Loon 780-849-7377
Wabasca 780-891-3860
High Prairie 780-523-6619
Fire permits help us to track what is burning on the landscape. If you're burning without a fire permit or outside 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.
Prevent Wildfires
Ride debris free.
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 to the ground as you drive away. You can help prevent a wildfire by stopping frequently to remove any build-up of debris from the hot spots on your machine.
Make sure it's out.
A campfire left smoldering can cause a wildfire. Never leave your campfire unattended and make sure it's out. Soak it with water, stir up the ashes and soak it again. A campfire is out when the ashes are cool to the touch.
Shawna Lund
Wildfire Information Officer
Mobile: 780-805-4754
Email: Shawna.Lund@gov.ab.ca
Keep up to date on the wildfire situation by subscribing to the Slave Lake Forest Area Wildfire Update or download the free Alberta Wildfire app for Apple or Android devices.
