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The wildfire danger has dropped to LOW in the Lac La Biche Forest Area.
The forecast for tomorrow is for a high of 16 degrees, humidity of 55%, rain and thundershowers, precipitation, and winds NE 15. With winds from the northeast, smoke should continue to clear the area.
Lac La Biche Forest Area Update:
- There were no new wildfires today.
- Since March 1, 2018, there have been 189 wildfires that have burnt a total of 16,336.44 hectares.
- We have 9 crews, 6 helicopters, the airtankers, and one dozer group on hand to fight wildfires tomorrow.
Take care in the forest this weekend. Please remember to fully extinguish your campfire by soaking it, stirring it, then soaking it again. The ashes should be cool to the touch when the fire is completely out.
If you are planning to use an off-highway vehicle, stop often and remove debris from your machine. Grass and muskeg can get caught, heat up and start a wildfire.
Farmers - remember to check your haying equipment and bearings!
Many areas of Alberta have fire restrictions in place due to wildfire danger. Please check albertafirebans.ca to see if you can have a campfire.
If you see smoke or fire in the forest, please call 310-FIRE.
For more information on the wildfire situation across Alberta:
- Download our app, available for Apple and Android devices.
- You can also find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube
- or visit www.wildfire.alberta.ca
- Stay current on Alberta's Fire Ban status by checking www.albertafirebans.com
For more information, please contact:
Leslie Lozinski
Wildfire Information Officer
780-623-9758