Lac La Biche Forest Area - August 4, 2023

If you see smoke or flame in the forest please call 310-FIRE (3473).

Always ensure you fully extinguish your campfire by soaking it, stirring it and soaking it again until the ashes are cool to the touch. Never leave your campfire unattended.

LAC LA BICHE WILDFIRE UPDATE

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

Since January 1, 2023, there have been 175 wildfires in the Lac La Biche Forest Area, burning 7,928 hectares (ha).

There are currently eight wildfires burning in the Lac La Biche forest area and they're all classified as under control.

LWF138 was detected on May 29 and is classified as under control 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. This wildfire is being monitored and poses no threat to communities.

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

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

PROVINCIAL WILDFIRE UPDATE

Since January 1, 2023 in the Forest Protection Area, there have been 936 wildfires burning a total of 1,942,073 ha.

SAFETY AROUND AIRCRAFT

A reminder that water from lakes may be used to fight wildfires. If you see aircraft approaching the lake you’re on, move close to shore so they can safely perform their activities.

These aircraft will likely arrive unannounced. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

There will be a tanker exercise on Lac La Biche Lake today between noon and 1 p.m. in front of the Legion on Churchill Drive (fire hazard permitting). We ask that when you see airtankers approaching to move your boat to shore and to keep children out of the water if you're along the shoreline after the parade today.

For more information about Summer Days Activities please visit their Facebook page.

FIRE PERMITS

From March 1 to October 31, fire permits are required for any burning, except campfires, in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta.

Fire permits help us track what is burning on the landscape. If you are burning without a permit or not following permit conditions, your fire could be considered a wildfire and you could be fined and may be responsible for the costs of suppressing the fire.

Fire permits are free and are now available online. Visit firepermits.alberta.ca for information on how to make a request online.

Fire permits are also still available, by request, from the Lac La Biche Forestry Office:

9505 Beaverhill Road, Alberta, Canada, T0A 2C0

Box 450

780-623-5388

WILDFIRE INFORMATION

Subscribe to your local Forest Area update or other Forest Area updates and they'll come directly to your email. You can visit our updates, enter your email address and click Instant then Subscribe.

You can also download the AB Wildfire Status App, click the "i" at the bottom left for the most recent update. To be notified when new updates are live you can click the bell for notifications and scroll to the Lac La Biche Forest Area Update.

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

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:

Colby Lachance

Area Information Coordinator

780-404-9186

colby.lachance@gov.ab.ca