Slave Lake Area Update

Wildfire danger

Due to the recent snow and cold temperatures, the wildfire danger is LOW in the Slave Lake Forest Area. 

A fire advisory is in effect for the Slave Lake Forest Area due to the low amount of snow throughout the forest area.

Under this advisory:

• Existing fire permits are valid. Permit holder must follow the safe burning conditions outlined on the fire permit.
• New fire permits will not be issued for non-essential heavy fuel burning such as machine-piled brush piles and windrows.
• New fire permits will be issued on a case-by-case basis, for essential burning only.

Prohibited:

• Any burning without a valid fire permit, other than a campfire is prohibited.

Stay informed of fire restrictions and fire bans in your area by checking Alberta Firebans. 

Fire permits are required

From now until 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 can be requested online. Visit firepermits.alberta.ca to request your fire permit online.You may also request your fire permit by calling your local Forestry Office.

Wabasca 780-891-3860

Slave Lake 780-849-7377

High Prairie 780-523-6619   

Go back and check your winter burns

Now’s the time to go back and check on any winter burn projects to make sure they are fully extinguished. If your winter burn remains active, promptly contact your local Forestry Office to request a fire permit.

For information on brush pile and windrow safe burning practices click here.

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