Lac La Biche Area Update

Lac La Biche Forest Area - October 20, 2022

Posted on Thu, Oct 20, 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)

This fall we have been experiencing higher than average temperatures and still remain in high drought conditions. Please continue to do your part to prevent wildfires.


 WILDFIRE SITUATION 
 
There are currently three wildfires in the Lac La Biche Forest Area and they are 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 193 wildfires that have burned 2,225 hectares. 
 
PROVINCIAL WILDFIRE INFORMATION 
 
Since January 1, 2022 there have been 1,213 wildfires in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta that have burned 153,038 hectares. 

campfire 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


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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