Slave Lake Area Update

Wildfire danger

The wildfire danger in the Slave Lake Forest Area is currently MODERATE. With warm weather expected in the coming days, the wildfire danger will continue to climb. Firefighters urge everyone to use caution when working or recreating outdoors, as a fire will ignite easily and 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

Since January 1, 2024, 152 wildfires have been reported in the Slave Lake Forest Area, resulting in a total burned area of 39,322.06 hectares.  

Since January 1, 2024, 1,108 wildfires have been reported in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta, resulting in a total burned area of 706,717.41 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 30, 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

On average, 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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