Lac La Biche Area Update

Lac La Biche Forest Area - May 30, 2024

Posted on Thu, May 30, 2024

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Please use caution when working or recreating outdoors and keep watch of your surroundings. Any spark, friction or hot exhaust could start a wildfire as we head into dry conditions next week. If you see smoke or flame in the forest and suspect it's a wildfire, call 310-FIRE (3473)


LAC LA BICHE WILDFIRE UPDATE 
 
The wildfire danger in the Lac La Biche Forest Area is MODERATE.
 
Since January 1 2024, there has been a total of 83 wildfires burning a total of 58 hectares in the Lac La Biche Forest Area. There are currently no active wildfires in the Lac La Biche Forest Area.
 
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 387 wildfires burning a total of 27,975 ha.

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OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE WILDFIRE PREVENTION

Last year 67% of wildfires in Alberta are caused by people. Do your part to prevent wildfires this summer.

When riding your OHV, stop frequently to remove any build-up of debris from your machine. Grass, muskeg, moss and other debris can heat up, smolder and drop to the ground as you're riding. This can spark a wildfire as you ride away. Always carry firefighting equipment such as a shovel, extinguisher and bucket when you ride. Call 310-FIRE (3473) to report and smoke or flame in the forest. 


 

FIRESMART

Your actions today can minimize wildfire damage to your home and property tomorrow. Visit the new FireSmart Alberta site to learn how taking proactive FireSmart measures around your house and yard can increase your property's resistance to wildfire.

Download the Farm and Acreage Guide to Reducing the Risk From Wildfire for additional information


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

 

 

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Apps:

Alberta Wildfire App for Apple or Android.
Alberta Fire Bans App for Apple or Android.