The wildfire danger in the Lac La Biche Forest Area has dropped to MODERATE. Due to current weather and in anticipation of precipitation in the coming days, we are lifting the fire ban and quad restriction for the Lac La Biche Forest Area effective 10:00 Friday, June 7. For changes to the Fire Ban and OHV Restriction in the rest of the Forest Protection Area, please visit albertafirebans.ca. The forecast is for a high of 7 degrees tomorrow with humidity of 70%, precipitation, and winds from the northwest at 20 gusting 60 km/hr. Fire permits are reinstated. Be sure to follow the conditions on the back of your permits. No burning with winds greater than 15 km/hr.
Current Situation We had one new wildfire today, which has been extinguished. So far this season we've had 118 wildfires in the area. We have 14 crews, 2 helicopters, and the airtankers on hand to fight wildfires tomorrow.
Other Fires of Note Alberta Wildfire is helping with a wildfire outside of the Forest Protection Area in the MD of Bonnyville, west of Moose Lake. This fire is now under control. For more information please contact the MD of Bonnyville at 780-826-3171 or visit md.bonnyville.ab.ca for a link to their facebook page.
The Provincial Situation
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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