Wildfire danger
The wildfire danger in the Slave Lake Forest Area is HIGH. 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). Firefighters, helicopters and airtankers are on high alert, ready to respond to any new wildfires that may start.
Weather
For today, the high will be 26-28 degrees with a relative humidity of 35 %. The winds will be from the southwest at 10-15 kilometres per hour. Warm temperatures are expected to continue over the long weekend.
There are no fire advisories, restrictions or bans in the Slave Lake Forest Area. Before heading out this long weekend, visit www.albertafirebans.ca for up-to-date information on fire regulations in other parts of Alberta.
Prevent wildfires
On average, 67% of wildfires in Alberta are caused by people. Please do your part to prevent wildfires this long weekend.
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.
Current wildfire situation
There have been no new wildfires since August 21 in the Slave Lake Forest Area.
Currently, in the Slave Lake Forest Area, six wildfires are under control and 146 have been extinguished.
Thanks to the hard work of firefighters, aircraft pilots and heavy equipment operators SWF 093, SWF095, SWF120, SWF124, SWF129 and SWF130 are all under control. When weather conditions allow, an aerial infrared scan will be conducted on these wildfires. If any remaining hotspots are detected, firefighters will extinguish them.
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, 1,114 wildfires have been reported in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta, resulting in a total burned area of 707,438.76 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.
Fire permits are required
FireSmart
If you have any questions, please contact:
Wildfire Information Officer
Leah Lovequist
Wildfire Information Officer
Mobile:780-849-0945
Email: Leah.Lovequist@gov.ab.ca
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