The wildfire danger rating is at LOW today due to recent rainfall in the Lac La Biche Forest Area.
Today, winds are out of west-northwest at 29 km/h with gusts up to 39 km/h.
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).
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.
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 75 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.
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
FIRESMART
People living in forested areas need to be aware of the threat of wildfire, and actions they can take to make their homes and neighbourhoods FireSmart.
FireSmart Canada has developed educational programs to help homeowners mitigate the risk of wildfire to their home and property.
For more information about ways you can get involved please visit FireSmart Canada
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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Alberta Wildfire App for Apple or Android.
Alberta Fire Bans App for Apple or Android.
