Lac La Biche Area Update

Lac La Biche Forest Area - August 23, 2023

Posted on Wed, Aug 23, 2023

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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. 

Stop often and clear hotspots on your off-highway vehicle as you ride. 


 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 177 wildfires in the Lac La Biche Forest Area, burning 7,933 hectares (ha).  
 
There are currently eight wildfires burning in the Lac La Biche forest area and they're all classified as under control and pose no threat to any 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 982 wildfires burning a total of 1,841,411 ha. 

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FIRESMART
 
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JUNIOR FOREST RANGERS 

Today is the last day of the Junior Forest Ranger's 2023 season. The JFR's have gathered from across the province to compete in the Bull of the Woods games where they compete against one another and show off their skills they gained from the whole season. 

This year there is cooking show, bush craft competition, swede saw relay, wajax relay, and so much more! 

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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

 

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