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Very High wildfire danger
With hot and dry conditions in the region, the fire danger is currently very high in the Slave Lake Forest Area. Wildfires can easily start and spread under these conditions. Be cautious when spending time outdoors this weekend, avoid activities that could spark a fire and always ensure campfires are fully extinguished.
Wildfire situation
The Slave Lake Forest Area has responded to 29 wildfires since January 1, 2026.
Recent scans found no hot spots on four wildfires from the Red Earth East Complex. SWF089, SWF092, SWF094 and SWF100 have all been classified as extinguished.
One under control wildfire in the Red Earth East Complex is still active. Infrared scanning is being used to identify hot spots on this wildfire. Firefighters, heavy equipment and aircraft will be used to extinguish hot spots as required. At this time, there is no threat to nearby communities.
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.
Rainy day activities to prepare for wildfires
Take advantage of the upcoming wet weather to prepare for a potential wildfire. While outdoor work may have to wait, there are plenty of indoor tasks that can help protect your home and reduce stress later.
- Complete a FireSmart home assessment: Learn how vulnerable your property may be to wildfire and identify practical ways to reduce risk around your home and yard with this simple questionnaire.
- Make a FireSmart list: Plan future outdoor tasks like cleaning gutters, trimming trees, removing dead vegetation, and moving firewood away from structures.
- Prepare your evacuation essentials: Build or refresh grab-and-go bags with medications, chargers, important documents, pet supplies and a few days of clothing so you can leave quickly if needed.
- Stay informed: Download the free Alberta Wildfire app and sign up for local emergency alerts from your community and/or Alberta Emergency Management Agency (AEMA).
Find more FireSmart resources and assessment information with FireSmart Alberta.
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.
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.
Published on May 29, 2026 11:35 am