The wildfire danger is high today (May 28) for the area north of Lesser Slave Lake and low for areas south.

Alberta Wildfire says that warm weather  has caused conditions in the forest to become dry. Firefighters also urge everyone to use caution and report wildfires immediately by calling 310-FIRE or #FIRE on your cell phone.

Fire lookouts are watching for smoke and firefighters in helicopters and airtankers are ready to respond to any new wildfires that may start.

There is no longer a fire ban in effect, but a fire advisory is in place for the Slave Lake Forest area, as with many other areas in the province. 

Allowed:

  • safe wood campfires
  • backyard fire pits
  • charcoal briquette barbecues
  • use of propane, natural gas or powered appliance
  • catalytic or infrared-style heaters
  • safe burning with a fire permit
  • recreational off-highway vehicle use

Prohibited:

  • burning (excluding campfires) without a permit
  • unattended or unsafe campfires

Since March 1 in the Slave Lake Forest Area, there have been 24 wildfires which have burned a total of 256.11 hectares. The McMillan Wildfire that started spring 2019 remains under control.