Lac La Biche Area Update

Wildfire Hazard Continuing HIGH - Lac La Biche Forest Area

Posted on Fri, Jul 07, 2017

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The wildfire hazard will be HIGH again tomorrow.

The forecast is for a high of 27 degrees, humidity of 35%, and winds at W10 km/hr. There is an increased chance of lightning for tomorrow.  There is no precipitation in the forecast until Monday.

We didn't have any new wildfires today.  We've had 51 wildfires so far this season.

We have 11 crews, six helicopters, the airtankers and some heavy equipment on hand to action any new wildfires tomorrow.

A fire restriction is in place for the Calgary Forest Area.  Check albertafirebans.ca before you head out into the forest this weekend for an update of areas with fire bans or fire restrictions in place.  There are no restrictions in place for the Lac La Biche forest area, however please continue to be diligent about putting your campfires out before you leave them.

For more information, please contact:

Leslie Lozinski

Wildfire Information Officer

780-623-9758