The fire danger in the Lac La Biche Forest Area is VERY HIGH.
Report smoke or fire in the forest by calling 310-FIRE (3473).
Under this advisory:
No new fire permits will be issued for non-essential burning. Existing fire permits remain valid.
Prohibited:
Any burning without a valid fire permit, other than a campfire, is prohibited.
Allowed:
Safe wood campfires *
Backyard fire pits
Portable propane fire pits
Gas or propane stoves and barbecues
Catalytic or infrared-style heaters
*Safe wood campfires should be within a metal, brick, or rock fire ring. They are required to:
a) be on rock, gravel, sand, or another non-combustible surface that extends at least one metre around the fire;
b) have a responsible person in attendance to keep fire under control at all times and extinguish before leaving;
c) have on hand enough water on site to extinguish the fire.
Safe wood campfires on private lands include private land campgrounds and private land recreation areas. Municipalities, parks and protected areas may have additional fire safety requirements.
Never leave a campfire unattended. Soak it, stir it and soak it again until cool to the touch to ensure it is extinguished. If you see a wildfire, report it immediately by calling 310-FIRE.
The fire advisory will remain in effect until conditions improve.
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CAMPFIRE SAFETY
We urge everyone to use caution when having campfires. Never leave your campfire unattended and always ensure your campfire is properly extinguished when you are done with it. Soak it with water, stir it and soak it again until the ashes are cool to the touch.
Steps to help keep your campfire safe:
- Be sure to use a fire ring or fire pit, this will limit the chance of the fire spreading
- Ensure your fire is sheltered from wind and in a level place
- Keep a bucket of water nearby in case the fire gets out of control
- When putting out your fire, always remember to soak it, stir it and soak it again.
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OHV SAFETY
Use caution when riding your off-highway vehicle in forested areas.
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Exhaust systems heat up to temperatures in excess of 200 degrees Celsius; hot enough to fry an egg and start a wildfire.
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At these temperatures, built up materials and debris on your machine (such as grass, muskeg, moss, or other debris) can heat up, smoulder and ignite.
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The smouldering debris can drop to the ground as you’re riding, starting a wildfire.
Before you ride, clean any debris that has built up near the exhaust and muffler, under the seat, in wheel wells and around the engine. During your ride, stop regularly to clean your hotspots. Dry grass and vegetation that accumulate near the exhaust, ignite and cause a wildfire when it falls to the ground. Always carry a small fire extinguisher, a collapsible shovel and water. These tools can help extinguish a wildfire and safely dispose of hot debris.
WILDFIRE DASHBOARD
The new wildfire dashboard provides up-to-date wildfire information at the click of a button. This interactive tool displays important statistics on the number of active wildfires in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta, sizes, locations, suspected causes and more.
The dashboard builds on the former wildfire status map by displaying the most frequently accessed information in one convenient location.
WILDFIRE INFORMATION
Download the Alberta Wildfire app today and get access to accurate, real-time information on wildfires in your area. You can also find information on fire advisories, restrictions and bans across the province and much more all on your mobile device.
Available for Apple and Android.
Before heading out, please check albertafirebans.ca to determine whether there are any fire advisories, fire restrictions or fire bans in effect for your destination.
For more information please contact:
Provincial Wildfire Information Officer
780-420-1968
Related Information
Websites:
- Alberta Wildfire
- Alberta Fire Bans
- FireSmart in Alberta
- Alberta Emergency Alerts
- Air Quality Health Index
- Wildfire Smoke and Your Health
- 511 Road Reports
- Emergency Preparation
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