Slave Lake Area Update

Wildfire danger

Weather

For today, the high will be 32 degrees and winds will be from northwest 15 kilometres per hour gusting up to 30. Crossover conditions are expected to occur. Crossover is the point at which the relative humidity is less than or equal to the temperature and this is an indicator of extreme burning. 

Smoke

Due to wildfire activity in northern Alberta, British Columbia and the Northwest Territories smoky conditions may 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.

A fire advisory is in effect for the Slave Lake Forest Area section of the Forest Protection Area due to the continuing hot and dry weather. 

Stay informed of fire restrictions and fire bans in your area by checking www.albertafirebans.ca

Photo: SWF075 July 8, 2024 10:14 pm Airtankers laid retardant around the wildfire.

Current wildfire situation

Lightning sparked one new wildfire last night. SWF075 located approximately 10 kilometres east of Little Buffalo is classified as burning out of control and is five hectares in size. Last night airtankers laid retardant around the wildfire and today, 24 firefighters with three helicopters are working on the wildfire. At this time, the wildfire does not pose a threat to the nearby communities.

Since January 1, 2024, 75 wildfires have been reported in the Slave Lake Forest Area, resulting in a total burned area of 323.6 hectares.  Of the 75 wildfires, one is burning out of control and 74 have been extinguished.

Since January 1, 2024, 638 wildfires have been reported in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta, resulting in a total burned area of 96,349.99 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 July 10, 2024. If you have any questions contact Leah Lovequist, the Wildfire Information Officer for the Slave Lake Forest Area, at 780-849-0945.

 

Fire permits are required

 

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.

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.

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