Smoky conditions will persist in the Slave Lake Forest Area. Anyone with health concerns should visit Alberta Health Services or call 811 for health advice from Alberta Health Link. Visit www.firesmoke.ca to see where the smoke is coming from.
For today, temperatures are expected to be 26-28 degrees and relative humidity will be 30-35 percent. The winds will be from the south at 25 gusting up to 50 kilometres per hour. Then a wind shift expected late this evening winds will be from the northwest 10-15 kilometres per hour. Isolated showers are expected with a moderate chance of lightning.
FIRE RESTRICTION IN EFFECT
A fire restriction is in effect within the Forest Protection Area of the Slave Lake Forest Area.
The use of recreational drones over wildfires in Alberta is dangerous, illegal and could result in a fine of up to $15,000* for putting aircraft and people at risk. Please give Alberta firefighters the space they need to do their jobs safely.
*according to Transport Canada
Attention Aircraft Pilots
Aircraft Pilots are reminded to check NOTAMs before flying into areas with active wildfires. Flying into a NOTAM area without prior authorization will cause disruption to aerial firefighting.
SWF095 June 10th
Wildfire Situation June 10th, 2023 9:00 pm
There was one new wildfire today in the Slave Lake Forest Area. SWF097 was quickly contained and extinguished by the Red Earth Fire Department.
Since January 1, 2023, in the Slave Lake Forest Area, there have been 97 wildfires which have burned 393,073.52 hectares.
Since January 1, 2023, in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta, there have been 627 wildfires which burned 1,337,693.66 hectares.
To view wildfires on a map, download the AB Wildfire App or visit the Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard
NOTE: The wildfire perimeter is an estimate based on measurements such as GPS, aerial scanning and satellite imagery. This estimated perimeter can change as more accurate measurements become available. Areas within the fire perimeter may not have been affected by wildfire.
SWF095 located southeast of the hamlet of Sweathouse is estimated to be 7,216 hectares in size and is classified as burning out of control. Under the hot and windy conditions again today the wildfire did experience growth towards the north. We were unable to deploy aircraft today due to low visibility. This evening the winds have shifted and are coming from the northwest at 10-15 kilometres per hour. Smoky conditions are keeping the fire activity suppressed and there is also a chance of rain overnight. The plan for tomorrow is to deploy heavy equipment and firefighters on the north end of the wildfire.
Map - SWF095
Firefighting operations on SWF095 are being conducted by the Incident Management Team on the Grizzly and Saulteaux Complexes. If you have any questions about SWF095 email wf.scx0012023-IOF.i@gov.ab.ca
The MD of Greenview has issued an Emergency Evacuation Order see details below.
Critical: Wildfire - Greenview No. 16
Source: Alberta Emergency Management Agency
Issued: Jun 09, 2023 at 08:08 PM
History:
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- Alert: Jun 09, 2023 at 10:35 AM
- Update: Jun 09, 2023 at 08:08 PM
Description: This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. The M D of Greenview has issued an Evacuation Order due to Wildfire.
Wildfire SWF 095, southeast of Sweathouse is burning out of control. Everyone in the effected area must evacuate now.
Affected areas (1):
- Greenview No. 16
Action to take:
- Everyone in the affected area must Evacuate immediately
- A reception centre has been set up at the Horizon Inn (5204 Highway Street, Valleyview). Call (780) 524-7603 for help or to register as an evacuee
- Evacuees should register in person at the reception centre, or by phone
- Stay with friends and family if possible
- Accommodations and subsistence assistance is available if needed
- Stay tuned to httpss://www.alberta.ca/emergencyalert and local media for updates.
Additional information:
SWF093 located approximately 27 kilometres northeast of Little Buffalo is classified as being held. The wildfire is estimated to be 23.9 hectares in size. There are 21 firefighters with two helicopters working on this wildfire.
Saulteaux Complex – SWF085, SWF086 and SWF087
SWF085, SWF086 and SWF087 are located approximately five kilometres northwest of Smith and 30 kilometres east of the Town of Slave Lake.SWF085 is under control. SWF086 and SWF087 are being held. Being held means with the current weather conditions and resources, these wildfires are not anticipated to grow past expected boundaries. The sizes of these wildfires are as follows; SWF086 is 4,742 hectares, SWF085 is 39.4 hectares and SWF087 is 1,036 hectares. Four firefighters with a helicopter continue to patrol for ground fires.
Saulteaux Complex - public map
Grizzly Complex - SWF057, SWF063, SWF064
SWF-057 is located approximately 26 kilometers south of Kinuso and over 30 kilometers southwest of the Town of Slave Lake. The wildfire is classified as out of control and has burned an estimated 16,728 hectares. Firefighters monitored the wildfire from a helicopter today. One new hotspot was discovered on the south end of the wildfire and firefighters quickly extinguished it.
SWF-063 is located approximately seven kilometers south of High Prairie and sixteen kilometers northwest of Swan Hills. The wildfire is classified as burning out of control and has burned an estimated 123,670 hectares. Firefighters continue to extinguish ground fires with helicopters bucketing in East Prairie Metis Settlement and in the Banana Belt Area. Heavy equipment continues to build fire guard on the east and northwest side of the wildfire. Today, with the strong and gusty south winds, excursions occurred on the wildfire perimeter. Firefighters with helicopters and airtankers responded. For tomorrow, heavy equipment and firefighters will work to re-establish the fire guards on these excursions.
SWF-064 is located over 40 kilometers northwest of Swan Hills. Accurate measurements of the wildfires were conducted and SWF064 and SWF063 are not connected. SWF064 is classified as out of control and has burned approximately 40,060 hectares. Today there was an excursion on the southwest side of the wildfire. Tomorrow firefighters and heavy equipment will be deployed in that area to re-establish the fire guard.
Grizzly Complex - public map
There are a total of 139 firefighters, 59 heavy equipment operators, 30 support staff, 16 aircraft and 59 pieces of heavy equipment working on the Grizzly and Saulteaux Complexes.
If you have any question regarding the Saulteaux or Grizzly Complexes please contact Wildfire Information Officer Bianca Callinan by email wf.scx0012023-iof.i@gov.ab.ca
Re-entry Information for Residents
We ask that residents stay out of areas that have been burned by the wildfires in the area. Wildfires will make the root systems of trees weak, and any amount of wind will affect the trees in the area. Falling trees will be an ongoing hazard and for your safety avoid the burned-out areas.
Firefighters will be actively working on and around properties extinguishing hotspots, please give them the space they need to work.
There may be structure protection equipment on homes and infrastructure in the area. We ask that you do not move the equipment as it is in place to protect buildings on your property.
SWF060 - Formerly named Nipis Complex
SW060 is located 2.3 kilometres east of the border of the Whitefish Lake First Nation. SWF060 is being held and has burned approximately 43,981 hectares. Being held means with the current weather conditions and resources, the wildfire is not anticipated to grow past expected boundaries. There is one firefighter with three helicopters working on this wildfire. Additional firefighters will be deployed once they extinguish SWF093.
Wildfire operations are being conducted by the Fort McMurray Forest Area. For information on SWF081 visit the Fort McMurray Forest Area Wildfire Update.
If you have any questions about SWF081 please contact Wildfire Information Officer Kyle Macorig by emailing wf.swf0812023-iof.i@gov.ab.ca
SWF068 is located approximately six kilometres northwest of Peavine Metis Settlement. Firefighting operations are being conducted by the Peace River Forest Area. For information on these wildfires visit the Peace River Wildfire Update.
If you have any questions regarding SWF068 please contact Wildfire Information Officer Michelle Huley 780-618-2081.
Learn about wildfires and what you can do to be prepared. Visit https://www.alberta.ca/wildfire-preparedness.aspx
Visit https://511.alberta.ca for the latest information on road closures.
For your safety, travel on side roads around active wildfires is not recommended. Not only are there active fires in these areas there are also firefighting operations that could be delayed by your presence. Firefighters appreciate your cooperation.
Anyone with health concerns should visit Alberta Health Services or call 811 for health advice from Alberta Health Link. Before travelling check www.511.Alberta.ca for information the latest road conditions or closures. Visit www.firesmoke.ca to see where the smoke is coming from.
Volunteers, equipment owners/operators or firefighters looking to assist with these wildfires or any of the wildfires within the province, please contact EmergencySupportOffers@gov.ab.ca.
Do your part and prevent wildfires
When riding your off-highway vehicle stop frequently to remove any build-up of debris from your machine. Grass, muskeg, moss or other debris can begin to smoulder and drop to the ground as you're riding and spark a wildfire. Always carry firefighting equipment - a shovel, extinguisher and bucket when you ride.
When having a campfire, keep it small, safe and always attended. When you are leaving your site or headed to bed, your campfire must be extinguished. Soak it, stir up the ashes, soak it again to ensure it is out.
The wildfire dashboard provides up-to-date wildfire information at the click of a button. This interactive tool displays important statistics on the number of active wildfires in the province, sizes, locations, suspected causes and more. The dashboard builds on the former wildfire status map by displaying the most frequently accessed information in one convenient location.
Download the Alberta Wildfire app today and get access to accurate, real-time information on wildfires in your area. You can also find information on fire advisories, restrictions and bans across the province and much more all on your mobile device. Available for Apple and Android.
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Join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.If you have any questions please contact:
Leah Lovequist
Wildfire Information Officer
Mobile:780-849-0945
Email:Leah.Lovequist@gov.ab.ca
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