The wildfire danger rating in the Lac La Biche Forest Area is VERY HIGH for tomorrow.
Warmer temperatures and drying winds have quickly increased the wildfire danger. Although there is precipitation in the forecast for Friday, tomorrow is expected to be a very hot and dry day with lightning potential.
We had one new wildfire this morning that has been extinguished.
We have had 90 wildfires this season in the Lac La Biche forest area.
For more information on the current wildfire situation across the province of Alberta, visit wildfirestatus.alberta.ca.
OHV Tips
If you choose to drive an off-highway vehicle in Alberta’s forested areas please remember:
- OHV exhausts can get very hot, reaching temperatures of over 200 Celsius, causing debris caught near the exhaust to become superheated. This debris can potentially start a wildfire when it falls to the ground.
- It is crucial for Albertans to stop and check OHVs and the ground for any debris that may have fallen.
- Before you ride, clean any debris that has built up near the exhaust and muffler, under the seat, in wheel wells and around the engine.
- Always carry a small fire extinguisher, a collapsible shovel and water. These tools can help extinguish a wildfire and safely dispose of hot debris.
Sometimes you have a good day, sometimes you have a bad day!
Thanks for doing your part to prevent wildfire.
For more information, please contact:
Leslie Lozinski
Wildfire Information Officer
780-623-9758
RELATED INFORMATION
Websites:
- Alberta Wildfire
- Alberta Fire Bans
- FireSmart in Alberta
- Alberta Emergency Alerts
- Air Quality Health Index
- Wildfire Smoke and Your Health
- 511 Road Reports
- Emergency Preparation
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