For Monday, the temperature is expected to be 25 degrees with relative humidity of 45 percent. The winds will be from the southwest switching to northwest at 10 - 15 kilometres per hour. There is a chance of showers with lightning tomorrow.
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.
FIRE RESTRICTION IN EFFECT
A fire restriction remains in effect for the northwest portion of the Slave Lake Forest Area.
Under the fire restriction, safe wood campfires are allowed in campgrounds and in backyards.
In areas where the fire restriction has been lifted, new fire permits can be requested and if you have a valid fire permit you may commence with burning as per the conditions on the fire permit.
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.
Wildfire Situation
There have been no new wildfires today. All six new wildfires from June 24th have been extinguished.SWF105-110 were caused by lightning and ranged in size from 0.01 to 0.16 hectares.
Since January 1, 2023, in the Slave Lake Forest Area, there have been 110 wildfires which have burned 407,502.25 hectares.
Since January 1, 2023, in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta, there have been 697 wildfires which burned 1,442,924.78 hectares.
SWF103 occurred on June 21 and is located 30 kilometres northeast of Red Earth Creek. The wildfire is being held and burned 15.3 hectares. There are 16 firefighters and two helicopters working on the wildfire.
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.
Photo June 25, 2023 Firefighters from New Zealand have arrived and will be deployed on the fireline tomorrow.
Grizzly/Saulteaux Complex
Under the current weather conditions, all wildfires in the Grizzly Complex have not experienced any growth and fire activity continues to be reduced to smouldering ground fire. Thanks to the hard work of firefighting personnel the wildfires in the Saulteaux Complex and SWF057 (Grizzly Complex) have been deemed under control.
There are a total of 116 firefighters, 70 heavy equipment operators, 36 support staff, 21 aircraft and 86 pieces of heavy equipment working on the Grizzly/Saulteaux Complex wildfires.
If you have any questions about the wildfires in the Grizzly/Saulteaux Complex please email wf.scx0012023-IOF.i@gov.ab.ca or contact Wildfire Information Officer Leah Lovequist by calling 780-849-0945.
Grizzly Complex (SWF057, SWF063, SWF064 and SWF095)
SWF-057 is located approximately 26 kilometers south of Kinuso and over 30 kilometers southwest of the Town of Slave Lake. This wildfire was deemed under control on June 23rd and has burned 16,728 hectares.
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 are extinguishing ground fires and heavy equipment continues to build fire guards on the north flank around excursions.
SWF-064 is located over 40 kilometers northwest of Swan Hills. This wildfire is classified as burning out of control and is approximately 40,060 hectares. Firefighters are extinguishing ground fires on the southwest side of the wildfire.
June 25, 2023 Wildfire Operations Officer providing a briefing to incoming Alberta Wildfire firefighters.
SWF095 is located southeast of the hamlet of Sweathouse. This wildfire is classified as burning out of control and is approximately 8,500 hectares in size. The wildfire has not experienced growth and fire activity remains diminished. Firefighters are extinguishing ground fires and heavy equipment is building fire guard along the south end of the wildfire.The fire guard around the north end of the wildfire has been completed.
With a reduction in fire activity and with firefighting efforts on SWF095, the Evacuation Order issued by the MD of Greenview has been downgraded to a four hour Evacuation Advisory.
Map - Grizzly Complex
Saulteaux Complex – (SWF085, SWF086 and SWF087) - UNDER CONTROL
SWF085, SWF086 and SWF087 are located approximately five kilometres northwest of Smith and 30 kilometres east of the Town of Slave Lake. All three wildfires are under control.
SWF093 is located approximately 27 kilometres northeast of Little Buffalo. The wildfire is under control and has burned 23.9 hectares.
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 this wildfire visit the Peace River Wildfire Update. If you have any questions regarding SWF068 please contact Wildfire Information Officer Michelle Huley by calling 780-618-2081 or by email michelle.huley@gov.ab.ca
SW060 is located 2.3 kilometres east of the border of the Whitefish Lake First Nation. This wildfire 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. Firefighters are patrolling and extinguishing ground fires. There are 26 firefighters and two helicopters working on this wildfire.
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.
Fire Permits
From March 1 to October 31, fire permits are required for any burning, except campfires, in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta.
Fire permits help us track what is burning on the landscape. If you are burning without a permit or not following permit conditions, your fire could be considered a wildfire and you could be fined and may be responsible for the costs of suppressing the fire. By getting a fire permit, you help keep our firefighters free to fight real wildfires instead of responding to the smoke in your backyard.
Fire permits are free and are now available online. Visit firepermits.alberta.ca for information on how to make a request online.
Fire permits are also still available, by request, from your local Forestry Office.
- Wabasca 780-891-3860
- Slave Lake 780-849-7377
- High Prairie 780-523-6619
Celebrating with fireworks this July long weekend?
The use of fireworks in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta requires written permission from a Forest Officer. If you do not have written permission, you could face a fine of $600 and if you are found responsible for starting a wildfire, you could also be charged with the cost of firefighting.
A site inspection will also be required, so please plan ahead and call at least three days before the long weekend.
To request permission to ignite fireworks in the Forest Protection Area please call your local Forestry Office.
Red Earth/Slave Lake (780) 849-7377
High Prairie (780) 523-6619
Wabasca (780) 891-3860
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.
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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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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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