Current Wildfire Hazard
Until rain is on the ground the wildfire hazard will remain VERY HIGH. Use extreme caution while out enjoying our forests and report wildfires immediately by calling 310-FIRE (3473). The forests are dry and a fire will spread very quickly under windy conditions.
Forcasted Wildfire Hazard for the weekend
The forecast is calling for rain. The overall wildfire hazard will be LOW to MODERATE for the Slave Lake Wildfire Management Area.
Slave Lake Wildfire Management Area wildfire situation as of 10:00 pm June 11th
Four new wildfires were cause by lightning that passed through the north end of the Slave Lake Wildfire Management Area. Firefighters in helicopters, airtankers and heavy equipment are fighting these wildfires. One has been extinguished, one is being held (yellow) and two are deemed out of control (red).
Since April 1, in the Slave Lake Wildfire Management Area there have been 105 wildfires and 1,204 hectares burned.
Alberta Wildfire Update as of 10:00 am June 11th
In the last 24 hours there have been seven new wildfires. Alberta currently has 34 wildfires. Four are out of control, five are being held, 22 are under control and three have been turned over to the responsible party. Since April 1, 2015, Alberta has recorded 851 wildfires that have burned a total of 81,441.21 hectares.
For more information on the wildfires burning in Alberta visit the wildfire status map at www.wildfire.alberta.ca or download the Alberta Wildfire App.
Weather Forecast
For Friday and Saturday the forecast is calling for cool temperatures, rain and strong and gusty winds.
As of 4:00 pm Thursday June 11th, the Fire Restriction for the east portion of the Slave Lake Wildfire Management Area has been lifted.
A FIRE ADVISORY does remain in effect for the entire Slave Lake Wildfire Management Area.
Safe campfires are allowed in campgrounds, backyards, backcountry and random camp areas.
Fire permits remain suspended and no new fire permits will be issued. Exceptions are burn barrels, smokehouses and sweatlodges - these are allowed.
Check albertafirebans.ca for detailed information and to view a map of the fire advisory locations.
Soak it, Stir it up and Soak it Again.
While enjoying your campfire this weekend please make sure your campfire is out. Soak it thoroughly, stir it up and then soak it thoroughly again until when holding your hand ABOVE the fire (never touch coals), you no longer feel heat. Click here to learn how you can prevent wildfires.
Help prevent wildfires while riding your OHV
While riding your off highway vehicle be sure to stop often and clean any debris from the hotspots. Unchecked the debris can build up, begin to smolder and fall away sparking a wildfire. Click here to learn how you can prevent wildfires while riding your OHV.
Unless conditions change, you can expect your next wildfire update June 12th.
Leah Lovequist - Wildfire Information Officer
Slave Lake Wildfire Management Area
Office: 780.849.7412
Mobile: 780.849.0945
Leah.Lovequist@gov.ab.ca
To report wildfires call 310-FIRE
For information about wildfires in Alberta follow us on Twitter @ABGovWildfire or Facebook. Download the free Alberta Wildfire app for Apple and Android devices.