Lac La Biche Forest Area - September 5, 2023

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 may be 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 MODERATE 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 or infrastructure.

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 998 wildfires burning a total of 1,969,106 ha.

FIRESMART - WORKING OUTSIDE

This is a busy time of year with many farm operations underway. Some things to keep in mind are the dry and windy conditions. When you're working outside with heavy equipment or conducting farming operations like welding in these types of conditions machinery can spark and start a wildfire. Sparks can be carried by the wind and land in nearby dry grass.

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. Avoid grinding or the use of hot tools over areas of dry grass and have a person close for fire watch.

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