Wildfire Hazard
With the warm weather and winds the wildfire hazard remains VERY HIGH for the Slave Lake Wildfire Management Area. Conditions in the forest are dry, and the grass is extremely flammable and under windy conditions a fire will spread very quickly. Residents and visitors are urged to be extra cautious and postpone any burning until the winds are calm. When out enjoying the May long weekend, do not leave campfires unattended and be sure your fire is properly extinguised before you leave. Report wildfires immediately by calling 310-FIRE (3473).
Weather Forecast
For Wednesday May 13th, the forecast is calling for very warm temperatures and winds from the SE 25 gusting up to 40 kilometers per hour.
Wildfire Report as of May 12 4:00 pm
In the last 24 hours, there were no new wildfires. Of the 8 new fires over the weekend, 1 is under control, and 7 have been extinguished.
Since April 1, the Slave Lake Wildfire Managemet Area has recorded 45 wildfires which have burned 311.96 hectares. 44 have been extinguished and one is under control.
Fireworks
If you live in the Forest Protection Area you must call local ESRD office to request a fire permit for fireworks. An ESRD patrolman will meet with the landowner on the site, inspect the site and talk with landowner about his/her plan to burn. If plan and site meets Alberta Fire Code then the fire permit will be issued.Fire Permits
All fire permit holders are reminded to check the weather and your permit conditions. If you cannot meet the conditions on your permit, do not ignite new burns and extinguish those already burning.
From March 1 to October 31, Albertans in the forested areas need to get a FIRE PERMIT for any burning, excluding campfires. To request your free fire permit call your local Environment and Sustainable Resource Development Office.
Slave Lake/Red Earth 780.849.7377
High Prairie 780.523.6619
Wabasca 780.891.3890
May long weekend: what to know before you go
Unless conditions change, your next wildfire update will be May 13th, 2015.
Shawna Lund- Information Officer
Slave Lake Wildfire Management Area
Office: 780.849.7412
Mobile: 780.849.0945
Shawna.Lund@gov.ab.ca
To report wildfires call 310-FIRE