Slave Lake Forest Area

Slave Lake Forest Area - August 19, 2026

Wildfire situation

There are no active wildfires in the Slave Lake Forest Area.

Since January 1, 2026, the Slave Lake Forest Area has responded to 61 wildfires and approximately 41 hectares have burned.

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.

Fire permits are required 

From March 1 to October 31, fire permits are required for any burning, except campfires, in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta.

Fire permits are free and can be requested online. Visit firepermits.alberta.ca to request your fire permit online. You may also request your fire permit by calling the local Forestry office at:

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

Prevent wildfires

Please do your part and follow these tips to help prevent wildfires:

• Off-highway vehicles – Stop frequently and remove debris buildup from your machine’s hotspots. Carry firefighting equipment such as a shovel, collapsible pail or fire extinguisher.
• Safe trailering – Before towing, ensure your safety chains are crossed under the hitch and are not dragging. Dragging chains can cause sparks.
• Parking safely – Do not park in tall grass. Heat from your vehicle’s muffler can ignite dry grass. Park on bare ground or gravel.
• Using equipment safely – Operate spark-producing equipment away from dry grass and have a shovel and water source on hand.
• Farming equipment – Clean debris from hotspots regularly and keep firefighting tools such as a shovel, pail and fire extinguisher nearby.
• Campfires - Keep campfires within a proper fire ring on a non-combustible surface, never leave a fire unattended and always keep water nearby.

Before heading outdoors, check Alberta Fire Bans for current fire advisories, restrictions and bans.