Slave Lake Forest Area - June 22, 2025

Wildfire situation 

With recent and expected lightning, fire lookout observers are watching for smoke and firefighters supported by helicopters and airtankers are ready to respond to any new wildfires that may start.

There are currently 15 active wildfires in the Slave Lake Forest Area.

To view wildfires on a map visit the Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard.  

Since January 1, 2025, there have been 119 wildfires in the Slave Lake Forest Area, resulting in a total burned area of 384,766 hectares (ha).

Red Earth East Complex  

The Red Earth East Complex includes 10 wildfires that are located east of Highway 88: SWF085, SWF089, SWF091, SWF092, SWF094, SWF095, SWF099, SWF100, SWF110 and SWF115. 

Due to warm, dry, and windy conditions, increased fire activity has been occurring along the edges and within the interior of the wildfires. Firefighters supported by helicopters and heavy equipment continue to respond to these hot spots. Thanks to their coordinated efforts, the wildfires  have not spread past any of the containment lines. 

There is minimal wildfire threat to the communities of Red Earth Creek and Loon Lake. The Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) crews will begin removing the sprinkler systems in these communities. 

The sprinkler systems will remain installed in the communities of Trout Lake and Peerless Lake, until the threat of wildfire to these communities is deemed to be reduced. 

SWF085, which impacted the community of Chipewyan Lake, is 137,878 ha in size and is classified as out of control. Firefighters continue to monitor the wildfire from helicopters and will be working on any areas that show increased fire activity. The wildfire has not experienced any growth over the past several days. 

SWF089 is located approximately 5.5 km east of Peerless Lakes. It is 12,961 ha in size and is classified as out of control. Heavy equipment continues to build an additional containment line between the wildfire and the community of Peerless Lake and firefighters are working along the containment line to extinguish hot spots.

SWF092 located approximately 7 km southeast of Red Earth Creek and 8.5 km west of Trout Lake is 77,987 ha in size and is classified as out of control. The WUI crews will begin removing the sprinkler systems in the communities of Red Earth Creek and Loon Lake. This process will take several days. 

SWF095 located approximately 2 km from Peerless Lake and 7 km from Trout Lake is 1,328 ha in size and is classified as out of control. The wildfire remains within containment lines, which have been tied into the lakes. Firefighters are extinguishing hot spots in the interior and along containment lines on the south side of the wildfire between Peerless Lake and Graham Lake. 

SWF100 located approximately 5 km west of Peerless Lake is 17,309 ha in size and is classified as out of control.  Firefighters have observed increased fire activity and continue to extinguish hot spots along Highway 686 and along the south side. 

The wildfires included in this complex that are not detailed above are not currently considered a threat to any communities.

Evacuation orders remain in effect for the following communities: 

• Chipewyan Lake
• Red Earth Creek
• Loon River First Nation
• Trout Lake and Peerless Lake

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

Blue Sky and Edith Lake wildfires (SWF088 and SWF076)

The Blue Sky Wildfire (SWF088) located 22 km north of Marten Beach is 13,684 hectares in size and is classified as out of control.

A recent infrared scan of SWF088 detected multiple hot spots on the northwest, east, and south sides of the wildfire. Firefighters, supported by heavy equipment and helicopters are actively working to extinguish the identified hot spots. 

The Edith Lake wildfire (SWF076) located approximately 8 km north of Swan Hills is 16,852 hectares in size. Thanks to the hard work of firefighters, aircraft and heavy equipment operators, SWF076 was deemed under control this morning.

For more information these wildfires, contact Sharma Chavez at 505-331-7421 or [email protected] 

Fire permits are required

From now until October 31, fire permits are required for any burning, except campfires, in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta. Fire permits are free and are now available online. Visit Get a fire permit for information on how to make a request online.

Fire permits are also still available, by request, from your local Forestry Office.

• Wabasca 780-891-3860
• Slave Lake 780-849-7377
• High Prairie 780-523-6619

Choose a safe campfire site

When visiting campgrounds or recreational areas, use the designated stoves, fire rings or fire pits. These are designed to keep fires from spreading and are the best choice for a safe campfire. When outside of a campground, use sites that are clear of dry grass and vegetation. Clear the site down to bare mineral soil, place rocks in a ring, keep it sheltered from wind and always have water nearby to extinguish your campfire. 

Never leave a campfire unattended. When you're done, always soak it, stir it and soak it again until the ashes are cool to the touch.  

When riding your off-highway vehicle

Off-highway vehicles (OHVs) have exhaust systems that get hotter than 200°C. At these temperatures, built-up materials (such as grass, muskeg, moss, or other debris) can heat up, smoulder and ignite. These can fall to the ground as you are riding, starting a wildfire. 

To help prevent wildfires when riding your OHV, stop frequently to remove any build- up of debris on your machine's muffler and always carry firefighting equipment such as a small shovel, collapsible pail or fire extinguisher. 

Contact info

Leah Lovequist
780-849-0945
[email protected]