Lac La Biche Area Update

A FIRE and OHV RESTRICTION is in effect for the Lac La Biche Forest Area.

A FIRE BAN and OHV RESTRICTION are in effect for Lac La Biche Forest Area due to high fire hazard.

 

Under this fire ban:

• All existing Fire Permits are suspended (or cancelled)
• No new Fire Permits will be issued 

 

Prohibited:

• All outdoor wood fires are banned, including wood campfires on public lands, wood campfires on private land and provincial campgrounds
• Backyard firepits
• BBQ charcoal briquettes 
• The use of fireworks and exploding targets
• The recreational use of off-highway vehicles (OHV) on public lands, including designated OHV trails

 

Allowed:

• Propane/natural gas-powered appliances
• Open flame oil devices (e.g., turkey deep fryers, tiki torches)
• Indoor wood fires contained within a device with a chimney and spark arrestor
• All appliances must be CSA approved and used per manufacturer’s standards 
• Indigenous people when using an OHV for traditional purposes. Traditional purposes are hunting, fishing, and trapping – including the use of an OHV to travel to the location(s) for these purposes.
• Essential industry-related activities requiring the use of OHVs.
• Off-highway vehicle use is still permitted on private lands. 

 

If you see a wildfire, report it immediately by calling 310-FIRE. 

The fire ban and OHV restriction will remain in effect until conditions improve.

Please visit albertafirebans.ca to see a map of the exact area covered under this Fire Restriction.

PLEASE USE CAUTION 

Due to the current conditions of rising temperatures and possible windy conditions we're asking everyone to be careful when enjoying the outdoors. There is a large amount of dry grass in high hazard areas in the forest area and we all need to do our part to be mindful of campfires and use of off-highway vehicles during this time. You can help us by: 

• reporting smoke or flame in the forest by calling 310-FIRE (3473)
• avoid using heavy machinery that could ignite a fire in areas of dry grass
• carrying water and fire fighting equipment with you if you need to use your off-highway vehicle or while working with heavy equipment 
• having a safe cooking or warming fire in a spot free of fine fuels and low-hanging branches on bare mineral soil. Always carry a shovel and water with you when having a campfire outdoors 
• clearing hotspots on your OHV and stopping often to cool down the machine

We ask that residents stay informed and continue to exercise caution when in the forest.

WILDFIRE INFORMATION

The Alberta Wildfire website is available at wildfire.alberta.ca.

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 Information Officer 
780-420-1968

wildfireinfo@gov.ab.ca 

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

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• • Alberta Wildfire App for Apple or Android.