Lac La Biche Area Update

Lac La Biche Forest Area - October 13, 2022

Posted on Thu, Oct 13, 2022

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The fire danger in the Lac La Biche Forest Area is HIGH

Report smoke or fire in the forest by calling 310-FIRE (3473)


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WILDFIRE SITUATION
 
There are currently three wildfires in the Lac La Biche Forest Area, two are being held, and one is under control. These wildfires do not threaten any communities. To view these wildfires on a map, visit the Wildfire Dashboard.
 
Since January 1, 2022 in the Lac La Biche Forest Area, there have been 186 wildfires that have burned 2,222 hectares. 
 
PROVINCIAL WILDFIRE INFORMATION 
 
Since January 1, 2022 there have been 1,175 wildfires in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta that have burned 152,679 hectares.

CAMPFIRE SAFETY

At this time of year, firefighters often find unattended or abandoned warming campfires. If you're having a campfire during your hunt, please extinguish it properly when you are done.

Use an existing fire receptacle if possible, otherwise, choose a location that's on level ground, sheltered from the wind and is on bare mineral soil. If you build your fire on peat or top soil, you risk creating a deep burning fire that could be challenging to extinguish. Keep it away from dry grass, leaves or branches and keep water close by. 

Before you leave, ensure you fully extinguished the fire, otherwise it could smoulder under ground for days or even weeks and re-surface when the conditions are right for a wildfire. Your fire isn't fully extinguished until the burnt wood and ashes are cool to the touch.

To learn more about campfire safety, visit our website by clicking here


OHV SAFETY

Help Reduce the Risk

You can reduce the risk of your vehicle causing a wildfire by following these simple steps:

  • Before you ride, clean out hot spots and remove debris from your machine.

  • After riding through muskeg or tall grass, stop and remove any build-up from your machine.

  • Carry firefighting equipment such as a small shovel, collapsible pail or fire extinguisher.

  • Wash your quad, trike or bike and keep it clean; do not wash in streams and creeks.

  • Make sure your muffler and spark arrestor are working properly.

  • Stop frequently. Take the time to knock debris from your machine’s hot spots. If the debris is smouldering, soak it, stir it, and soak it again to make sure it’s out.


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

wildfireinfo@gov.ab.ca

 

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