Slave Lake Area Update

Wildfire danger 

The frequent occurrence of rain is keeping the wildfire danger LOW in the Slave Lake Forest Area.

Wildfire update - July 9, 2020- 11:00 am

Since March 1 in the Slave Lake Forest Area, there have been 46 wildfires which have burned a total of 264.56 hectares. 

The McMillan Wildfire which occurred during the 2019 wildfire season, remains under control and will be infrared scanned.

For information on the current wildfire situation across the province of Alberta, visit wildfirestatus.alberta.ca.

Fire advisory in effect

A fire advisory is in effect for the Forest Protection Area of Alberta.This fire advisory will reduce the number of human-caused wildfires in Alberta, while allowing Albertans to enjoy outdoor activities as much as possible.

Allowed:

• safe wood campfires
• backyard fire pits
• charcoal briquette barbecues
• use of propane, natural gas or powered appliance
• catalytic or infrared-style heaters
• safe burning with a fire permit
• recreational off-highway vehicle use

Prohibited:

• burning (excluding campfires) without a permit
• unattended or unsafe campfires

Restrictions can be phased back in as necessary to address wildfire risk area-by-area. Stay tuned to www.albertafirebans.ca throughout the wildfire season for information.

Fire permit

In the Forest Protection Area of Alberta, a fire permit is required for all types of burning, except for a cooking or warming fire. Please note that fire permits may not be issued as usual under a fire advisory.

To request your free fire permit 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

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

• Get a permit if you're within the Forest Protection Area and you plan on burning with the exception of a campfire.  For permit information, click here.  
• Clear debris from hot spots on your off-highway vehicle.
• Ensure your campfire is out - Soak it, stir it, soak it again.
• Before you head out this weekend, check out the albertafirebans.ca website or download the app to stay informed.

Firefighters thank you for doing your part to prevent wildfires.

Unless conditions change you can expect your next wildfire update on July 17th..

• Alberta Wildfire
• Alberta Fire Bans
• FireSmart in Alberta
• Alberta Emergency Alerts
• Air Quality Health Index
• Wildfire Smoke and Your Health
• 511 Road Reports
• Emergency Preparation
  

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