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.
Lingering smoke is heavy in the area, to view smoke across the province click here.
LAC LA BICHE WILDFIRE UPDATE
The wildfire danger in the Lac La Biche Forest Area is HIGH today.
Since January 1, 2023, there have been 180 wildfires in the Lac La Biche Forest Area, burning 7,934 hectares (ha).
There are currently nine wildfires burning in the Lac La Biche forest area and they're all classified as under control and pose no threat to any communities.
PROVINCIAL WILDFIRE UPDATE
Since January 1, 2023 in the Forest Protection Area, there have been 986 wildfires burning a total of 1,922,196 ha.
LONG WEEKEND MESSAGE
As we head into the long weekend it is important to remember that you should always extinguish your campfires. Please do you part in preventing human-caused wildfires by soaking it, stirring it and soaking it again till the coals are cold to the touch.
If you're recreating in the forest this weekend with an off-highway vehicle you should stop often to cool down the machine. Check your hotspots as dry grass and fine fuels can become stuck in the ohv. The dry vegetation will heat up from the machine and drop off starting a wildfire as you ride away.
Always carry a fire extinguisher, water, or a shovel with you as your ride. If you see smoke or flame in the forest please call 310-FIRE (3473).
FIRESMART - FARM AND ACREAGE
This is a busy time of year with many farm operations underway. Some things to keep in mind are the dry and hot conditions we have been experiencing. When you're baling or conducting farming operations in these types of conditions machinery can spark and start a wildfire. For example, the dry material you're collecting is very dry and can ignite quickly. It's always a good idea to keep equipment in good working order. As a precaution we encourage operators to have a water source nearby and fire fighting equipment like a fire extinguisher on the machine.
There are steps you can take to mitigate the risk of wildfire to your home and your property. If you're interested in more information please visit this
link for the guide to reducing the risk.
PERMITS
Permits are still required until October 31 in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta. For tips on how you can burn safely visit www.alberta.ca for more information. You can also get your free fire permit online or by calling the Lac La Biche office at 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
Related Information
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Alberta Wildfire App for Apple or Android.
Alberta Fire Bans App for Apple or Android.
