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Moderate wildfire danger
The wildfire danger in the Slave Lake Forest Area is moderate.
Firefighters are urging everyone to continue using caution and do their part to prevent wildfires. If you're working or enjoying the outdoors, avoid any activities that could create sparks. Always ensure your campfires are fully extinguished before leaving.
Wildfire situation
Since January 1, 2025 there have been 156 wildfires reported in the Slave Lake Forest Area, burning a total of 378,385 hectares (ha).
See the Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard for up-to-date information on wildfire locations, status, size, statistics and more.
There are 11 active wildfires in the Slave Lake Forest Area, 5 are out of control, 4 are being held and 2 are under control.
SWF149, which occurred 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 being held. Firefighters continue suppression efforts on this wildfire.
Red Earth East Complex
The Red Earth East Complex includes 8 active wildfires that are located east of Highway 88.
- Out of control: SWF085, SWF089, SWF092, SWF094 and SWF100.
- Being held: SWF095, SWF099 and SWF115.
Due to reduced fire activity and a low risk of the wildfire spread, the evacuation alert has been lifted for the communities of Red Earth Creek, Loon Lake, Trout Lake, and Peerless Lake.
Several millimeters of rain fell on various parts of the complex throughout the weekend. This has helped to keep wildfire activity low.
These wildfires are large and will take time and effort to fully extinguish. Firefighters, with support from aircraft and heavy equipment, continue to make progress on active areas.
A wildland firefighter is using foam to assist in suppression efforts on the Red Earth East Complex. July 27,2025.
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. The wildfire threat to the community remains minimal; however, 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 will 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 hotspots 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 hotspots 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.
No night operations were carried out last night as a result of weekend rainfall.
Red Earth Creek Airport is an Active Wildfire Worksite
Alberta Wildfire would like to remind the public that the Red Earth Creek Airport is currently an active wildfire response site. The Red Earth Creek Airport is currently being used as a staging area for personnel, helicopters, and equipment. This is to support ongoing firefighting operations on the Red Earth East Complex. Helicopters and heavy equipment are operating regularly, and unauthorized access creates a serious risk.
For your safety and ours, please avoid the area.
For information about the wildfires in the Red Earth East Wildfire Complex, please contact Randi Adams at 780-404-9186 or by email [email protected].
Fire advisory
A fire advisory is in effect for the Slave Lake Forest Area, due to current and expected conditions. Under this advisory:
- Existing fire permits are valid.
- New fire permits will be issued on a case-by-case basis, for essential burning only.
Any burning without a valid fire permit, other than a campfire is prohibited.
Visit Alberta Fire Bans for details and to view a map of the fire advisory area.
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.
Get your free fire permit
From March 1 to October 31, a fire permit is required for any burning in the Forest Protection Area, except for a campfire. Fire permits ensure safe burning practices are being followed and allow firefighters to know where burning is approved.
Fire permits are free and can be requested online. You may also request your fire permit by calling your local forestry office.
- Slave Lake 780-849-7377
- Wabasca 780-891-3860
- High Prairie 780-523-6619
Contact info
Dan Troke
7808435772
[email protected]
Randi-Marie Adams
780-404-9186
[email protected]
Published on July 28, 2025 12:42 pm