Alberta Wildfire says there were 43 new wildfires detected between August 2 and August 5, most of which were in the Lac La Biche and Slave Lake areas.
There are 64 wildfires currently burning across Alberta in the Forest Protection Area, and three mutual aid fires. 16 are classified as out of control, five are being held and 43 are under control.
Resources currently being used include heavy equipment, air tankers, helicopters and night vision helicopters
Fire advisories are in place for the Fort McMurray, Grande Prairie and Slave Lake forest areas and parts of the Lac La Biche forest area. Under the advisory, fire permits are only considered on a case-by-case basis. Safe campfires are still allowed.
Parts of the Lac La Biche forest area are under a fire restriction, banning all outdoor wood fires on public lands. Safe wood campfires on private land, including provincial campgrounds with a designated fire ring, are still permitted.
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