Slave Lake Area Update

Alberta Wildfire is mourning the loss of a crew member who was fatally injured while responding to the wildfire in Jasper. A procession was held with firefighters, emergency responders and contractors lining the route. While we know that fighting wildfire can be a dangerous profession, it does not make a loss like this any less painful. Our hearts are with his family, friends and colleagues.

A procession was held with firefighters, emergency responders and contractors lining the route in Hinton (Aug 4, 2024)

Wildfire danger

The wildfire danger in the Slave Lake Forest Area is LOW. A fire can still ignite but is not expected to spread to deeper vegetation layers or larger fuels, such as trees. Report wildfires by calling 310-FIRE(3473).

Weather

For today, the high will be 19 degrees and relative humidity of 45%. Winds will be from the northeast 10-15 km gusting 30 km. There is a risk of thunderstorms tonight.

Smoky conditions

Due to the wildfire activity smoky conditions will persist in the Slave Lake Forest Area. Visit www.firesmoke.ca to see where the smoke is coming from. Anyone with health concerns should visit Alberta Health Services or call 811 for health advice from Alberta Health Link.

Currently, in the Slave Lake Forest Area, there are five wildfires classified as being held and seven under control.

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. Today, there are 20 firefighters and six helicopters on the fire. 

SWF124 is located in the Marten Hills and is approximately 29 kilometres southwest of Bigstone Cree Nation Wabasca 166D and approximately 46 kilometres northeast of Slave Lake. SWF124 is classified as being held and is 8,169 hectares in size. Today, there are 16 firefighters and three helicopters on the fire.

For your safety do not enter into active wildfire areas.

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

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. This wildfire will be monitored by aircraft.

SWF126 is located approximately 17 kilometres northeast of Swan Hills. The wildfire is 0.23 hectares and is being held. 

SWF101 was detected on July 11 and is located approximately 47 kilometres northwest of Red Earth Creek. The wildfire is classified as under control and is estimated to be 118 hectares.

SWF096 and SWF098 are located approximately 33 kilometres north of Red Earth Creek on the west side of Highway 88. These wildfires are both under control and are 73.2 and 80.4 hectares in size. 

SWF095 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. Today, there are four firefighters and one helicopter on the fire. 

SWF092 was extinguished today.

SWF093 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. This wildfire will be monitored by aircraft.

SWF076 was detected on July 9th and is located approximately 82 kilometres northwest of Red Earth Creek. The wildfire is under control and is 44 hectares in size. 

Since January 1, 2024, 137 wildfires have been reported in the Slave Lake Forest Area, resulting in a total burned area of 39,230.32 hectares.  

Since January 1, 2024, 1035 wildfires have been reported in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta, resulting in a total burned area of 603,951 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 6, 2024. If you have any questions contact Dan Troke, the Wildfire Information Officer for the Slave Lake Forest Area, at 780-843-5772.

 

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 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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