The wildfire danger is MODERATE in the Slave Lake Forest Area. Temperatures are expected to remain high for the next few days and there is a strong possibility of lightning. Call 310-FIRE if you see smoke or a wildfire in the Forest Protection Area.
Wildfire Update August 17, 2020
Since March 1 in the Slave Lake Forest Area, there have been 51 wildfires which have burned a total of 268.31 hectares.
For information on the current wildfire situation across the province of Alberta, visit wildfirestatus.alberta.ca.
Fire permit
In the Forest Protection Area of Alberta, a fire permit is required for all types of burning, except for a cooking or warming fire.
To request your free fire permit call your local Alberta Agriculture and Forestry Office.
Slave Lake/Red Earth/Peerless/Trout 780-849-7377
Wabasca 780-891-3860
High Prairie 780-523-6619
Fire permits help us to track what is burning on the landscape. If you’re burning without a fire permit or outside fire permit conditions, your fire is considered a wildfire. By getting a fire permit you help keep our firefighters free to fight real wildfires instead of responding to the smoke in your backyard.
Prevent wildfires
Albertans are always asked to use caution when working or recreating in the outdoors:
Firefighters thank you for doing your part to prevent wildfires.
Unless conditions change you can expect your next wildfire update on August 19th.
If you have any questions please contact:
Leah Lovequist
Wildfire Information Officer
Mobile:780-849-0945
Email:Leah.Lovequist@gov.ab.ca