Slave Lake Forest Area - August 01, 2025

Wildfire situation

Since January 1, 2025 there have been 161 wildfires reported in the Slave Lake Forest Area, burning a total of 378,388 hectares (ha). 

See the Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard for up-to-date information on wildfire locations, status, size, statistics and more.

There are 13 active wildfires in the Slave Lake Forest Area, 6 are out of control, 2 are being held and 5 are under control. 

Wildfire near Peavine Metis Settlement

SWF159 was detected on July 30 and is located approximately 9 km south of Peavine Metis Settlement. The wildfire is 1.5 ha in size and classified as under control. Firefighters are continuing suppression efforts on this wildfire today.

Wildfire east of Marten Beach

SWF149, which was detected on July 20, is located approximately 12 km east of Marten Beach and 20 km north of Slave Lake. The wildfire is 21 ha in size and is classified as under control. Firefighters are monitoring the wildfire and reclamation of fire guards has begun.

Wildfire south of High Prairie 

SWF160, was detected on July 30 and is located approximately 17 km south of High Prairie. The wildfire is 1 ha in size and classified as being held. Firefighters will continue suppression efforts on the wildfire today. 

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Red Earth East Complex 

The Red Earth East Complex includes 8 active wildfires that are located east of Highway 88. 

Map of the Red Earth East Complex

• Out of control: SWF085, SWF089, SWF092, SWF094, SWF100 and SWF115
• Being held: SWF095
• Under Control: SWF099

Due to the high temperatures, there was an increase in fire activity yesterday. Firefighters were able to maintain containment lines and prevented fire spread. Smoke will be visible over the next few days. 

These wildfires are large and will take time to fully extinguish.

SWF085, which impacted the community of Chipewyan Lake, is 137,021 ha in size and is classified as out of control. Firefighters in a helicopter continue to monitor the wildfire. An evacuation order remains in effect for Chipewyan Lake.

SWF089, located approximately 5.5 km east of Peerless Lake, is 12,920 ha in size and remains classified as out of control. Firefighters continue suppression efforts on this wildfire today. 

SWF092, located approximately 7 km southeast of Red Earth Creek and 8.5 km west of Trout Lake, is 82,399 ha in size and classified as out of control. Firefighters and helicopters with buckets continue to work on extinguishing hot spots within the fire’s perimeter. 

SWF094, located approximately 31 km northwest of Chipewyan Lake, is 73,046 ha in size and remains classified as out of control. Firefighters with support from helicopters with buckets continue suppression efforts on this wildfire. 

SWF095, located approximately 5 km from Peerless Lake and 7 km from Trout Lake, is 1,314 ha in size and is classified as being held. Firefighters and helicopters with buckets are working to extinguish hot spots within the fire’s perimeter. 

SWF100, located approximately 5 km west of Peerless Lake, is 18,442 ha in size and is classified as out of control. Firefighters and helicopters with bucket are working to extinguish hot spots along Highway 686. This wildfire does not pose a threat to the highway.

Smoke is visible on the perimeter of SWF100 on July 31, 2025.

Smoky conditions

Smoky conditions may persist in the Slave Lake Forest Area. To find the source of the smoke, visit FireSmoke Canada. If you have smoke related health concerns, call Health Link 24/7 by dialing 811 or visit Alberta Health Services.

Contact info

Dan Troke
7808435772
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