Lac La Biche Area Update

Lac La Biche Forest Area - May 8, 2024

Posted on Wed, May 08, 2024

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The wildfire danger rating is at LOW today due to rainfall in the Lac La Biche Forest Area.

Our fire hazard has potential to increase into the weekend as we head into warmer temperatures and drying conditions. Always use caution when recreating outdoors. 

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


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FIRE ADVISORY IN EFFECT 
 
A fire advisory is in effect for the Lac La Biche Forest Area. 
 
Although the fire danger is LOW across some areas in Alberta, this fire advisory is in place as a precautionary measure. There will likely be a cured grass hazard by the weekend.
 
Human caused wildfires are entirely preventable. Use caution when doing work outside, such as welding or grinding, as it can produce sparks that can start a wildfire. A fire will quickly spread in dry grass in areas that has not seen the green-up stage. If you’re using your OHV, remember to stop often, cool down your machine and check your hotspots. Grass can get stuck in the hot areas of your OHV, heat up and start a wildfire when it falls to the ground. 
 
Under this advisory:
 
- New permits will be issued on a case-by-case basis. 
- Permits will not be issued for heavy fuels: machine piled brush piles, and windrows. 
- Campfires are allowed in both designated campgrounds and random camping areas. 
- Fireworks and exploding targets are prohibited.
 
We encourage any landowners who have done burning over the winter and that have had past fire permits to revisit the burn location to ensure these fires are fully extinguished.
 
The fire advisory will remain in effect until conditions improve or further escalation is required.
 
For more information regarding fire bans you can visit Albertafirebans.ca

LAC LA BICHE WILDFIRE UPDATE 
 
The wildfire danger in the Lac La Biche Forest Area is LOW. 
 
Since January 1 2024, there has been a total of 74 wildfires burning a total of 50 hectares in the Lac La Biche Forest Area. There is currently one wildfire in the Lac La Biche Forest Area but it is under control at 0.02 ha. 
 
To view active wildfires across the province on a map, visit the Alberta Wildfire Status page. 

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EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS WEEK 
 
Emergency Preparedness Week runs from May 5-11. Emergency Preparedness Week is an opportunity to build more resilient communities and increase risk awareness by identifying local hazards. To view more about how you can get involved please visit Alberta Emergency Preparedness Week

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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 website 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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