Lac La Biche Forest Area

The wildfire danger in the Lac La Biche Forest Area is HIGH.

The fire restriction has been lifted in the Lac La Biche Forest Area. A fire advisory is now in effect for the area north of Janvier. Please visit albertafirebans.ca for a map of the boundaries.

FIRE ADVISORY IN EFFECT

A fire advisory is in effect for the portion of the Lac La Biche Forest Area located north of Janvier.

Due to current and forecasted weather conditions, no new permits will be issued. All existing permits remain valid but renewals will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Prohibited:

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

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.

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

The fire advisory will remain in effect until conditions improve.

Our firefighting crews and staff members have been working around the clock to keep Albertans and communities safe this wildfire season. We thank them for their hard work.

WILDFIRE SITUATION

Since January 1, 2023, there have been 168 wildfires in the Lac La Biche Forest Area, burning 7,928 hectares (ha).

There are currently 13 wildfires burning in the Lac La Biche forest area. Of these fires, one is classified as out of control, one is classified as being held and 11 are classified as under control.

LWF138 was detected on May 29 and is classified as being held at 4,800 ha. The wildfire is located approximately 9.2 km northeast of Winefred Lake. This wildfire is being monitored and poses no threat to communities.

LWF148 was detected on June 7 and is classified as under control at 2,317 ha. This wildfire is being monitored and poses no threat to communities.

LWF163 was detected on June 30 and is classified as under control at 137 ha. Firefighters are currently working on this wildfire with the support of helicopters.

LSZ001 is burning in Alberta and Saskatchewan in the Cold Lake Air Weapons Range and is classified as out of control. The total area burned on the Alberta side is 4,900 hectares. This wildfire is being monitored and poses no threat to communities.

For the most current information on roads visit 511 Alberta.

To view active wildfires in the Lac La Biche area on a map, visit the Alberta Wildfire status page.

PROVINCIAL WILDFIRE INFORMATION

Since January 1, 2023 in the Forest Protection Area, there have been 828 wildfires burning a total of 1,552,295 ha.

WILDFIRE INFORMATION

Visit the Alberta Wildfire at wildfire.alberta.ca for more information on the current wildfire situation.

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

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