The fire danger is currently low to moderate in the eastern portion of the Slave Lake Forest Area and high on the western side. Wildfires can still start and spread in cooler conditions but are less likely to become severe if detected early. Use caution with any outdoor activity.
Wildfire situation
Since January 1, 2026, there have been 38 wildfires in the Slave Lake Forest Area, burning approximately 34 hectares.
Thanks to the hard work of firefighters and support personnel, wildfire SWF085 has been classified as extinguished. All wildfires in the Red Earth East Complex are now classified as extinguished.
See the Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard for up-to-date information on wildfire locations, status, size, and statistics. By adjusting settings and layers on the dashboard, you can also view forest area boundaries, active fire advisories, restrictions and bans, wildfire danger ratings and much more.
Municipal wildfire reporting
Sharing timely information about active wildfires with Albertans is an important part of the Alberta government's approach to wildfire safety. That’s why we’ve enabled municipalities to report wildfires occurring within their borders to have them included on the Alberta Wildfire dashboard and Alberta Wildfire Status app. The blue flame icon indicates a municipal fire. Read the map legend to understand the different flame icons.
Alberta Wildfire is also introducing response type reporting to explain how a wildfire is being managed. Wildfires within Alberta Wildfire’s jurisdiction will be assigned one of three response types:
- Full response: Immediate and aggressive suppression action is taken.
- Modified response: Some suppression action is used to contain a wildfire within a pre-determined boundary.
- Monitored response: The wildfire is observed and assessed.
Click on one of the flame icons on the wildfire map to find the response type information.
Get your free fire permit
Request your fire permit online or call the Slave Lake Forestry Area at:
- Wabasca: 780-891-3860
- Slave Lake: 780-849-7377
- High Prairie: 780-523-6619
As a reminder, if the wind is gusting over 15 km/h or increases beyond the limit on your permit, immediately extinguish your fire.
Seeking your input
Forest area updates are an important way we share the latest information with Albertans.
We’ve developed a short survey to determine if the updates are meeting your needs. The survey closes June 15.
Contact info
Dan Troke
780-843-5772
[email protected]
Published on June 3, 2026 1:22 pm