Lac La Biche Forest Area - April 26, 2025
The fire danger is high in the Lac La Biche Forest Area due to warm and windy conditions. Dry vegetation, like grass and brush, is extremely flammable and poses a serious fire risk. A wildfire can start and spread very easily in these conditions. Please use caution if you are spending time or working outside, as any spark could cause a wildfire to ignite.
As a result, a fire advisory is now in effect for the Lac La Biche Forest Area.
If you see smoke or flame in the forest and suspect it's a wildfire, call 310-FIRE.
Windy spring conditions
Spring is a critical time for wildfires when the dry and dead vegetation becomes exposed as the snow melts. As we continue to experience warm temperatures the grass and other vegetation dries out becoming highly flammable. Windy conditions can cause a wildfire to start easily and spread quickly.
Winds will be coming out of the south at 20 km/h gusting to 40 km/h late this afternoon, these winds will continue into the evening. We are also expecting a high of 23°C
Wildfire situation
Since January 1, 2025, there have been 36 wildfires in the Lac La Biche Forest Area burning a total of 417 hectares (ha). There are currently three active wildfire burning in the forest area, all three are classified as under control.
View active wildfires, their locations and statistics on the interactive map on our Wildfire Status page.
Fire permits required
Fire permits are now required for burning within the Forest Protection Area, except campfires.
Fire permits are free and can be requested online. You may also request your fire permit by calling the Lac La Biche Forest Area office at 780-623-5388.
Stay informed of fire restrictions and fire bans in your area by checking Alberta Fire Bans.
Fire advisory
A fire advisory is in place in the Lac La Biche Forest Area due to dry and windy conditions. Under this advisory, new fire permits will be issued on a case by case basis. All existing permits remain valid, however, renewals may not be granted. Safe wood campfires are not affected by this advisory.
Stay informed of fire restrictions and fire bans in your area by checking Alberta Fire Bans.
Published on April 26, 2025 10:02 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