Slave Lake Forest Area

Slave Lake Forest Area - July 31, 2026

Enjoy the long weekend safely

If you're heading outdoors this long weekend, help protect our forests and communities by preventing wildfires.

Campfires

Unattended and abandoned campfires are a leading cause of human-caused wildfires. Before you light a campfire, remember these simple tips:

• Use the right spot. Build fires only in designated fire pits, rings or stoves when they're available.
• Choose a safe location. If there isn't a designated fire pit, use an area that is free of dry grass, leaves, branches, bushes, tree trunks, peat moss and low-hanging branches.
• Keep your fire small. Build a fire that you can easily control and put out.
• Keep water close by. Always have water nearby to control and extinguish your fire.
• Never leave a campfire unattended. Stay with your fire at all times.
• Put it out completely. When you're finished, soak the fire with water, stir the ashes, then soak it again. It's out only when the ashes are cool to the touch.

Responsible recreation

Recreating responsibly on Alberta's public land helps keep our forests safe. Remember: 

• Adhere to Alberta Fire Bans.
• Properly maintain and clear debris from hotspots on off-highway vehicles (OHVs). For more information, see off-highway vehicle safety.
• Fireworks and exploding targets are prohibited in the Forest Protection Area without written consent from a forest officer.

Fire permits

Any burning in the Forest Protection Area (FPA) requires a fire permit from March 1 to October 31, with the exception of a campfire. Request a fire permit online or by calling your local Forestry office at:

• Wabasca 780-891-3860

• Slave Lake 780-849-7377

• High Prairie 780-523-6619

Remember to check the weather forecast before initiating any burning activities and ensure you adhere to the safe burning conditions outlined on your fire permit.

A few simple steps can help keep everyone safe and protect Alberta's forests this long weekend.

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.