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Wildfire Information
The wildfire season in Alberta officially starts March 1 and runs until October 31 each year.
Fire Permits
From March 1 to October 31, a fire permit is required for any burning in the Forest Protection Area, with the exception of a campfire. Fire permits help ensure that when smoke or fire is reported, firefighters can determine whether this is a wildfire or a permitted burn.
Fire permits are free and now available online. Visit firepermits.alberta.ca to request yours. You’ll need a MyAlberta Digital ID to request a permit, so be sure to sign-up online first.
Fire permits are also still available, by request, from your local Forest Area Office:
Wabasca: 780-891-3860
Slave Lake: 780-849-7377
High Prairie: 780-523-6619
For more details about safe burning practices, read the Government of Alberta Safe Burning page.
Winter Burning
Although fire permits are not required outside of the wildfire season, you are still responsible for any fires you ignite. Before March 1, be sure to inspect your winter burns and make sure they are extinguished.
A fire lit in the winter can burn under the snow and re-emerge as a wildfire in the spring when conditions are warm and dry. Report your winter burn locations by calling 780-849-7457.
Emergency Numbers
Forest Fire
Toll Free: 310-FIRE (3473)
Telus Mobility: #3473
Report a Poacher
Toll Free: 1-800-642-3800
Telus Mobility: #3800
24-hour
Environmental Hotline
1-800-222-6514
Where can I get information on wildfires burning in the area?
Slave Lake Forest Area Wildfire Update
Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard
AB Wildfire Status App
Alberta Wildfire Website
Alberta Wildfire Facebook page or follow on X @ABGovWildfire
Download the free Alberta Wildfire App for your mobile devices. Android or IPhone/IPad
FireSmoke Canada to get information on wild land fire, weather and smoke
PurpleAir for information on air quality data
Slave Lake Forest Area Wildfire Information Officer
Leah Lovequist, Wildfire Information Officer
Cell: 780-849-0945
Email: Leah.Lovequist@gov.ab.ca
Information line: 1-866-FYI-FIRE
Where can I get information on fire bans?
Visit http://www.albertafirebans.ca to check for any fire restrictions or bans in your area and in Alberta’s Provincial Parks.
How can I prepare for the possibility of a wildfire in my area?
Visit Wildfire preparedness | Alberta.ca, download the Alberta Emergency Alert app to receive critical, life-saving alerts, and/or download the Voyent Alert! app on Android or iPhone/ iPad.
Voyent Alert! is a multi-purpose communication service used by the MD of Opportunity to send real-time alerts to residents, businesses, and visitors during critical events like fires or floods, as well as for relevant day-to-day communications such as snow removal advisories, planned maintenance, and water advisories, etc.
Registration for the service is FREE, simple and completely anonymous.
For Mobile App Alerts: Download and install the Voyent Alert! app on Android or iPhone/ iPad.
For Email, Text Message or Voice Call Alerts: Register online at https://register.voyent-alert.com
How do I report a wildfire?
Call 310-FIRE (3473)
Emergency Contact List
Monday To Friday – 7:00am – 4:00pm
Call: 780-891-3815
Pubic Works Department
Kimball Newberry, Director of Public Works: 780-891-8234
Fred Auger, Lead Hand: 780-891-8229
Rebecca Cardinal, Manager of Operations: 780-891-0497
Mike Vanderweij, Manager of Fleet & Aggregates: 780-891-8172
Airport Maintenance or Information
24 Hour On Call: 780-891-8294
Fred Auger, Lead Hand: 780-891-8229
Utilities Department
24 Hour On Call
Wabasca, Sandy Lake: 780-891-8530
Red Earth Creek: 780-649-3859
Calling Lake: 780-331-2032
Earl Gullion, Director of Utilities: 780-891-8230
Barry Gullion, Senior Utility Officer: 780-891-8141
