Slave Lake Area Update

Wildfire danger

The wildfire danger in the Slave Lake Forest Area is MODERATE to HIGH.

Firefighters urge everyone to use caution when working or recreating outdoors. Under the warm and dry conditions, a fire can ignite easily and will spread quickly. Report wildfires immediately by calling 310-FIRE(3473).

There are no fire advisories, restrictions or bans in the Slave Lake Forest Area. For up-to-date information on fire regulations in other parts of Alberta, please visit www.albertafirebans.ca

Weather

For today, the high will be 24 degrees with a relative humidity of 35-40% Winds will be from the northwest/northeast at 10-15 kilometres per hour. There is a chance of scattered thunderstorms.

SWF141 was detected on August 13 and is located approximately 74 kilometres northeast of Wabasca. The wildfire is being held at 84 hectares. Today, there are eight firefighters with a helicopter working on this wildfire.

Firefighters continue to make good progress fighting the wildfires from July. When weather conditions permit, aerial infrared scans are being conducted on the wildfires. These scans help locate areas of smouldering ground fire. The results are then provided to firefighters who will extinguish the identified hotspots. 

SWF130 was detected July 18 and is located approximately 90.7 kilometres northwest of Red Earth Creek. The wildfire is classified as being held and is 1,849 hectares. SWF129 was detected July 18 and is located approximately 88 kilometres northwest of Red Earth Creek. The wildfire is classified as being held and is 7,427 hectares in size. Today, there are 25 firefighters and three helicopters working on SWF129 and SWF130.

SWF124 was detected on July 16 and is located in the Marten Hills, approximately 29 kilometres southwest of Bigstone Cree Nation Wabasca 166D and approximately 46 kilometres northeast of Slave Lake. SWF124. The wildfire is under control and is 8,169 hectares in size. A fire guard has been constructed along the south and east sides of the wildfire. Early this morning, an infrared scan was conducted on SWF124. Scan results are being compiled at this time. 

SWF120 was detected on the afternoon of July 14 and is located approximately 20 kilometres northwest of Chipewyan Lake. The wildfire is classified as being held and is 13,282 hectares in size. A fire guard has been constructed along the south end of the wildfire. Today, there are 20 firefighters with three helicopters working on this wildfire.

SWF095 was detected on July 11 and is located approximately 70 kilometres north of Peerless Lake. It is estimated to be 5,269 hectares in size and is classified as under control. An infrared scan is scheduled for this wildfire.

SWF093 was detected on July 11 and is located approximately 85 kilometres north of Red Earth Creek. The wildfire is classified as under control and is estimated to be 2,523 hectares. Today, there are nine firefighters working on the wildfire.

Since January 1, 2024, 149 wildfires have been reported in the Slave Lake Forest Area, resulting in a total burned area of 39,328.12 hectares.  

Since January 1, 2024, 1,087 wildfires have been reported in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta, resulting in a total burned area of 658,214.81 hectares.

To view wildfires on a map, download the AB Wildfire App or visit the Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard

The Forest Protection Area is divided into 10 forest areas. Find the latest updates for each area here or subscribe to receive them in your inbox.

• Calgary Forest Area
• Edson Forest Area
• Fort McMurray Forest Area
• Grande Prairie Forest Area
• High Level Forest Area

• Lac La Biche Forest Area
• Peace River Forest Area
• Rocky Mountain House Forest Area
• Slave Lake Forest Area
• Whitecourt Forest Area

Forest areas of Alberta map

During times of low to moderate wildfire danger, updates will be issued weekly. However, when the danger escalates to high or extreme levels, updates will be provided daily. Unless conditions change, you can expect your next wildfire update on August 16, 2024. If you have any questions contact Leah Lovequist, the Wildfire Information Officer for the Slave Lake Forest Area, at 780-849-0945.

 

Prevent wildfires

67% of wildfires in Alberta are caused by people. Whether you are recreating or working outdoors, please do your part to prevent wildfires.

When having a campfire, keep it small, safe and always attended. When you are leaving the site or going to bed, your campfire must be extinguished. Soak it, stir up the ashes, soak it again to ensure it is out. A campfire is out when you can no longer feel heat from the ashes.

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 such as a shovel, extinguisher and bucket when you ride.

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