The fire danger in the Slave Lake Forest Area is very high. Wildfires can easily start and spread in warm and dry conditions. Firefighters urge everyone to use caution when working or recreating outdoors.
Wildfire situation
Since January 1, 2026, the Slave Lake Forest Area has responded to 45 wildfires and approximately 34 hectares have burned.
Currently, one under control wildfire is active in the forest area.
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.
Celebrate safely with fireworks and campfires
As residents and visitors head outdoors this weekend, use caution when using fireworks and enjoying campfires. Anyone planning to use fireworks and exploding targets in Alberta's Forest Protection Area must receive written permission from a forest officer.
For permission to use fireworks in the Forest Protection Area of the Slave Lake Forest Area, contact the local office at least three days in advance to allow time for a required site inspection.
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.
Be wildfire prepared
- Get informed – it is your responsibility to know local information sources and have alternative ways to stay informed whether you live remotely, are travelling or are spending time in the backcountry.
- Check fire danger ratings for your area and learn about your community’s wildfire history to help you assess current conditions and make informed decisions.
- Download the Alberta Wildfire app for mobile devices.
- See Alberta Wildfire for the status and location of wildfires, fire bans and restrictions and to learn more about wildfire prevention.
- Download the WeatherCan app for advisories in your chosen location(s) and visit the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) map to track air quality in your community.
- Visit FireSmoke Canada for information about wildland fire weather and smoke. Monitor smoke forecasts to plan for poor air quality, even when fires are far away.
- Maintain an emergency kit with essential supplies and wildfire-specific items including personal protective equipment like respirators (for example: N95, KN95 or P100) or high-quality medical masks (for example: an ASTM-certified mask). Keep your kit in a safe, easy-to-access location, even in the dark.
- If you have a vehicle, keep the tank full in case fuel stations lose power or are closed. Keep a vehicle emergency kit and include an extra phone charger with necessary adapters.
- Create an emergency plan that helps prepare your loved ones for wildfire by ensuring everyone knows where to go and how to respond, even if separated when it occurs.
- Learn about reception centres to understand what they offer and what to expect if you are directed to one during an evacuation. Learn more about reception centres on the evacuation webpage.
For more information visit the Alberta Wildfire preparedness site.
Contact info
Dan Troke
780-843-5772
[email protected]
Published on June 26, 2026 11:07 am