Lac La Biche Forest Area

A FIRE ADVISORY remains in effect for the Lac La Biche Forest Area.

FIRE ADVISORY IN EFFECT

A fire advisory is in effect for the Lac La Biche Forest Area.

The fire advisory is in place as a precautionary measure. There could be cured grass present which increases the wildfire hazard when conditions are right.

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 80 wildfires burning a total of 53 hectares in the Lac La Biche Forest Area. There is currently one wildfire in the Lac La Biche Forest Area and it is under control.

To view active wildfires across the province on a map, visit the Alberta Wildfire Status page.

PROVINCIAL WILDFIRE UPDATE

Since January 1, 2024 in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta, there have been 358 wildfires burning a total of 28,794 ha.

OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE PREVENTION TIPS

You can reduce the risk of your vehicle causing a wildfire by following these simple steps.

Before you ride, clean out hot spots and remove debris from your machine.
After riding through muskeg or tall grass, stop and remove any build-up from your machine.
Carry firefighting equipment such as a small shovel, collapsible pail or fire extinguisher.
Wash your OHV and keep it clean – do not wash in streams and creeks.
Make sure your muffler and spark arrestor are working properly.
Stop frequently. Take the time to knock debris from your machine’s hot spots. If the debris is smouldering, soak it, stir it, and soak it again to make sure it is extinguished.
For more information, see Off-highway vehicles: Wildfire prevention tips

Always check ATV ban information to see if your area is affected by visiting Albertafirebans.ca

FIRESMART

Preparing for the threat of wildfire is a shared responsibility.

FireSmart is a framework designed to mitigate the risk of and educate residents and stakeholders regarding the potential for large uncontrollable wildfires near communities and critical infrastructure.

Community members, community leaders, industry and all levels of government have a responsibility to lessen the effects of wildfire. FireSmart is the implementation of both prevention and mitigation measures to reduce wildfire threat to Albertans and their communities while balancing the benefits of wildfire on the landscape.

Visit FireSmart Alberta to learn more about the wildland-urban interface and how you can protect your home, neighbourhood or community from wildfire.

EMERGENCY PREPARDNESS

Are you prepared in case of an evacuation? In the event of an evacuation, individuals and families should be prepared to take care of themselves for at least 72 hours.

Find out what you need to do this wildfire season to be prepared. Click here for more information.

For the most up-to-date information about evacuations you can visit albertaemergencyalert.

For any road closures or impacted highways click here.

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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