Lac La Biche Forest Area - May 24, 2025
The wildfire danger in the Lac La Biche forest area is now high.
Although parts of the forest area received some rain over the past few days, it wasn’t enough to significantly reduce the fire danger. With high temperatures expected to continue through the weekend and into next week, the fire danger will remain elevated.
Please continue to use caution when working or spending time outdoors.
Wildfire situation
There are currently four active wildfires burning in the forest area. All of these fires are under control, and there are no threats to communities or structures at this time.
Visit the wildfire status dashboard for information on active wildfires.
Since January 1, 2025, there have been 87 wildfires in the Lac La Biche Forest Area, burning a total of 660 hectares.
Mutual aid wildfire
Alberta Wildfire is assisting with wildfire LCU002, located in the Redwater Recreation Area.
A mutual aid wildfire is a wildfire that starts outside of the Forest Protection Area and assistance is being provided by Alberta Wildfire to the lead agency. These wildfires typically start in a municipal district but become large enough that municipal firefighters may require additional resources to help support it.
Fire restriction
A fire restriction remains in effect for most of the Lac La Biche Forest Area. Under this restriction, all outdoor wood fires are banned on public lands.
Prohibited:
- Outdoor wood fires on public lands, including backcountry and random camping areas
- Any burning, other than a campfire, on private land
- Fireworks and exploding targets
Allowed:
- Safe wood campfires on private land including provincial campgrounds with a designated fire ring
- Backyard firepits
- Propane fire pits and natural gas-powered appliances
- Barbecue charcoal briquettes
- Indoor wood fires
- Open flame oil devices
For more details, please visit Alberta Fire Bans.
Fire advisory
A fire advisory remains in effect for the southeast portion of the Lac La Biche Forest Area, including parts of the Municipal District of Bonnyville located within the Forest Protection Area boundaries.
Under this advisory:
- Fire permit requests will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
- Safe campfires are allowed.
For more details, including boundaries, please visit Alberta Fire Bans.
Report wildfires
Recent lightning in the area may have started wildfires that are still smoldering unseen and could flare up later when conditions are right. If you see smoke in the forest or signs of wildfire, report it immediately by calling 310-FIRE (3473). Quick reporting helps wildfire crews respond faster and reduces the risk of wildfires spreading.
Published on May 24, 2025 11:44 am
Wildfire season runs March 1 – October 31.
From March 1 to October 31, all burning activities in the Forest Protection Area, excluding campfires, require a fire permit.
Prevent wildfires by checking on winter burn sites. Winter burns can smoulder underground and often reignite in the spring. Extinguish a fire by soaking it, stirring it, and soaking it again.
Contact info
Randi-Marie Adams
780-404-9186
randi.adams@gov.ab.ca