Lac La Biche Area Update

Lac La Biche Forest Area Update - June 24, 2021

Posted on Thu, Jun 24, 2021

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The wildfire danger rating in the Lac La Biche Forest Area is now HIGH.


WILDFIRE UPDATE

There are currently no wildfires in the Lac La Biche Forest Area. 

Since March 1, there have been 124 wildfires in the Lac La Biche Forest Area, burning a total of 184 hectares (ha).

PROVINCIAL WILDFIRE UPDATE

There are currently nine wildfires in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta (FPA). Eight of these widlfires are under control and one has been turned over to the responsible party.

Since March 1, there have been 579 wildfires in the FPA, burning a total of 1,574 ha.  


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OHV SAFETY

If you are operating an off-highway vehicle, remember to stop often and check your hotspots.

An off-highway vehicle exhaust can reach 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.

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

NEW ALBERTA WILDFIRE APP

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Download the new Alberta Wildfire app today and get access to accurate, real-time information on wildfires in your area. You can also find information on fire advisories, restrictions and  bans across the province and much more.

Available for Apple and Android.


CAMPFIRE SAFETY

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We urge everyone to use caution when working and recreating outdoors. Never leave your campfire unattended. Before leaving, be sure to soak your campfire, stir it and soak it again.


For more information, please contact: 

Provincial Information Officer
780-420-1968
wildfireinfo@gov.ab.ca 

 

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