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Low wildfire danger
The wildfire danger in the Slave Lake Forest Area is currently low. With warm spring temperatures expected, the wildfire danger will increase as the snow melts, exposing dry vegetation.
To report a wildfire call 310-FIRE(3473).
Wildfire Situation
Since January 1, 2025, there have been two wildfires in the Slave Lake Forest Area burning a total of 0.60 hectares (ha). View active wildfires, their locations and statistics on the interactive map on our Wildfire Status page.
Fire permits required
Alberta’s wildfire season began on March 1st. This means that fire permits are now required for burning within the Forest Protection Area, except campfires.
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
High Prairie 780-523-6619
Wabasca 780-891-3860
Revisit winter burn sites
To prevent spring wildfires, revisit your brush pile or windrow burning projects to ensure they are fully extinguished.
- Spread out the remaining material.
- Soak the area and ensure there is no heat or smoke.
- Check your burn site multiple times in the coming weeks to ensure it has not reignited.
Contact info
Leah Lovequist
780-849-0945
[email protected]
Published on March 27, 2025 4:25 pm