Lac La Biche Area Update

Wildfire Danger LOW - Lac La Biche Forest Area - Aug 31

Posted on Fri, Aug 31, 2018

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The wildfire danger is LOW in the Lac La Biche Forest Area 

The weather is continuing cool with just enough precipitation to keep the forest damp and the danger level at LOW.

Even under these cooler conditions, it is always important to take the time to prevent wildfires; specifically, remember to check quads frequently for debris build-up.

Berry pickers and late season campers - please take the time to put your campfires out before you leave them.


Lac La Biche Forest Area Update:

  • There were no new wildfires today.
  • Since March 1, 2018, there have been 188 wildfires that have burnt a total of 16,336.43 hectares. 

Many areas of Alberta have fire restrictions and fire bans in place due to wildfire danger.  Please check albertafirebans.ca to see if you can have a campfire.

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If you see smoke or fire in the forest, please call 310-FIRE.

For more information on the wildfire situation across Alberta:

Thanks for doing your part to prevent wildfire.

For more information, please contact:

Leslie Lozinski

Wildfire Information Officer

780-623-9758