Slave Lake Forest Area - August 02, 2025

Wildfire situation

Since January 1, 2025 there have been 161 wildfires reported in the Slave Lake Forest Area, burning a total of 378,620 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, 1 is being held and 6 are under control. 

Thanks to the quick response and hard work of firefighters, wildfires SWF149, SWF159, and SWF160 are now under control. These wildfires pose no threat to nearby communities. 

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Red Earth East Complex 

Give firefighters space to work

There are active wildfire operations happening in and around communities, with firefighters, heavy equipment and helicopters bucketing. Please avoid entering these areas and give firefighters the space they need to work safely.

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

Hot and dry conditions continue today, and fire suppression has been challenging for firefighters on the Red Earth Complex. Firefighters continue to work on containment lines and limiting further spread. Heavy smoke may be visible today.

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 about 7 km southeast of Red Earth Creek and 8.5 km west of Trout Lake, is 82,399 ha and remains classified as out of control. Suppression efforts were challenging yesterday. Firefighters, supported by air tankers and helicopters with buckets, continue working to extinguish this wildfire

SWF094, located about 31 km northwest of Chipewyan Lake, is 73,046 ha and also remains out of control. Fire activity was extreme yesterday, and is expected to be elevated again today. Firefighters, with support from helicopters with buckets, are continuing suppression efforts.

Firefighters often have to cross varied terrain to access certain areas of a wildfire. This crew was working on wildfire SWF094 on Aug. 1, 2025.

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 buckets are working to extinguish hot spots along Highway 686. This wildfire does not pose a threat to the highway.

For information about the wildfires in the Red Earth East Wildfire Complex, please email [email protected].

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
[email protected]