Slave Lake Area Update

The wildfire danger in the Slave Lake Forest Area is MODERATE for today due to rain and cooler temperatures. This relief will be temporary as extremely warm temperatures are expected to return this coming week. The fire ban remains in effect for the Forest Protection Area of Alberta.

Photo: July 13-14, 2024 lightning map.

On Alert

With recent and expected lightning activity, new wildfires may occur. Fire lookouts are watching for smoke and firefighters with helicopters, airtankers and heavy equipment are ready to respond to any new wildfires that start. Report wildfires immediately by calling 310-FIRE (3473).

A fire ban is in effect for the entire Forest Protection Area of Alberta, including the Slave Lake Forest Area, due to hot and dry conditions. 

Under this fire ban:

Prohibited:

• All outdoor wood fires, including wood campfires on public land, private land, designated campgrounds, and backyard firepits

• Barbeque charcoal briquettes

• Fireworks and exploding targets

Allowed:

• Propane/ natural gas-powered appliances

• Indoor wood fires inside a structure (such as a facility, building, tent or RV) and contained within a device with a chimney and spark arrestor

• Open flame oil devices (such as deep fryers and tiki torches). All devices must be CSA approved and used per manufacturer’s standards.

The fire ban will remain in effect until conditions improve. Firefighters appreciate your cooperation.

For more information view the Fire ban factsheet  

The town of High Prairie, town of Slave Lake, and the Big Lakes County Fire Permit Area have also issued a fire ban. For specific fire ban information visit www.albertafirebans.ca

Current wildfire situation

Firefighters, supported by helicopters, airtankers and heavy equipment continue to fight the ongoing wildfires and respond to new wildfires.

Currently in the Slave Lake Forest Area, there are six wildfires classified as burning out of control, four being held and five under control. To view these wildfires on a map, download the AB Wildfire App or visit the Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard.

SWF119 was detected on July 14 and is located 44 kilometres northeast of Slave Lake. The wildfire is classified as being held and is 0.01 hectares in size. Firefighters are working to extinguish it.

SWF116 and SWF117 were detected on July 14 and are located approximately 14 and 16 kilometres northeast of Red Earth Creek. These wildfires are now under control and are 5.6 and 2.4 hectares in size. There are 25 firefighters with a helicopter and various pieces of heavy equipment for hauling water and transporting firefighters working on this wildfire.

SWF115 was detected on July 14 and is located 5.3 kilometres southeast of Red Earth Creek. The wildfire is now classified as being held and is 0.4 hectares in size. There are four firefighters and a helicopter working to extinguish it.

SWF110 and SWF111 were detected July 14 and are located in Atikameg. Wildand firefighters and the local fire department responded. One has been extinguished and the other is under control. These wildfires are human caused.

SWF106 was detected on July 12 and is located approximately 60 kilometres north of Red Earth Creek. The wildfire is classified as being held and is 4.8 hectares in size. There are four firefighters and one helicopter working on the wildfire. 

SWF103 was detected on July 11 and is located approximately 36 kilometres southwest of Trout Lake. The wildfire is classified as under control and is 10.2 hectares in size. There are eight firefighters and one helicopters working on this wildfire.

SWF101 was detected on July 11 and is located approximately 47 kilometres northwest of Red Earth Creek. It is estimated to be 90 hectares in size and is classified as burning out of control. This wildfire is being monitored by aircraft.

SWF096 and SWF098 are located approximately 33 kilometres north of Red Earth Creek on the west side of Highway 88. These wildfires are classified as burning out of control and are 73.2 and 80.4 hectares in size. These wildfires are being monitored by aircraft. At this time, the wildfires do not pose a risk to the highway.

SWF095 is located approximately 70 kilometres north of Peerless Lake. It is estimated to be 517 hectares in size and is classified as burning out of control. This wildfire is being monitored by aircraft.

SWF092 and SW093 are located approximately 85 kilometres north of Red Earth Creek. The wildfires were estimated to be two and three hectares in size and are classified as burning out of control. These wildfires are being monitored by aircraft.

SWF085 was detected on July 10th and is located approximately 9.4 kilometres southwest of Faust. Thanks to the hard work of airtankers, firefighters and heavy equipment, this wildfire is under control. The wildfire is 30.4 hectares in size. There are 13 firefighters with one helicopter working on this wildfire.

SWF076 was detected on July 9th and is located approximately 82 kilometres northwest of Red Earth Creek. The wildfire is being held and is 44 hectares in size. There were 25 firefighters with one helicopter working on the wildfire. 

SWF075 was detected on July 8th and is located approximately 10 kilometres east of Little Buffalo. This 3.0 hectare wildfire is under control. 

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.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Wildfire Information Officer

Leah Lovequist

Mobile:780-849-0945

Leah.Lovequist@gov.ab.ca

RELATED INFORMATION

Forest Area Updates:

Websites:

• Alberta Wildfire
• Alberta Fire Bans
• FireSmart in Alberta
• Alberta Emergency Alerts
• Air Quality Health Index
• Wildfire Smoke and Your Health
• 511 Road Reports
• Emergency Preparation
  

• Alberta Wildfire App for Apple or Android.
• Alberta Fire Bans App for Apple or Android.