The wildfire danger in the Lac La Biche Forest Area is LOW. We are expecting thundershowers and lightning for the next couple of days. Under these weather conditions we are always on the lookout for fires that pop up following a lightning storm. There are currently two active wildfires in the Lac La Biche Area. One is from earlier in the season and one is as a result of lightning that crossed the area yesterday. Since March 1st, there have been 130 wildfires in the Lac La Biche Forest Area. Images below are from Lac La Biche Pow Wow Days parade and air tanker demonstration.
Get a Permit Before You Burn It Remember - you need a permit for any burning other than a campfire. Permits are free and available from your local Alberta Wildfire office. Be sure to follow the conditions on the back of your permit - No burning with winds greater than 15 km/hr. Riding a Quad or OHV? Albertans are always asked to use caution when recreating within the FPA:
Provincial Summary - July 9
Even though the wildfire danger has dropped, remember to put your campfires out before you leave them. If you spot a wildfire, call 310-FIRE! For more information on the wildfire situation across the province of Alberta
Thanks for doing your part to prevent wildfire. For more information, contact: Leslie Lozinski Wildfire Information Officer 780-623-9758
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