Lac La Biche Forest Area

The wildfire danger is at HIGH. This means that if a wildfire were to occur moderate to vigorous surface fire is expected, which may spread to treetops. Conditions may be challenging for fire suppression efforts. Please use caution in the forest.

Always extinguish your campfire by soaking it, stirring it and soaking it again.

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

Fire Danger map for June 21 - please exercise caution while recreating and working outdoors.

LAC LA BICHE WILDFIRE UPDATE

The wildfire danger in the Lac La Biche Forest Area is HIGH.

Since January 1 2024, there has been a total of 87 wildfires burning a total of 59 hectares 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 443 wildfires burning a total of 28,151 ha.

FIREWORKS - Canada Day Long Weekend

Canada Day is a day to celebrate but just remember that if you are setting off fireworks to celebrate over the long weekend you will need a free fire permit. You can get your free fire permit at www.alberta.ca or by calling the Lac La Biche office at 780-623-5388. A fire permit is required for any burning and detonation of fireworks in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta.

FIRE PERMITS

You will need a fire permit for any burning in the Forest Protection Area, with the exception of a campfire, until October 31.

Fire permits ensure safe burning practices and allow staff to know where burning is approved so firefighters and aircraft are free to fight wildfires. Your municipality may have its own rules and restrictions in place. Contact them for further details.

If winds are exceeding 12 km/h or the wind regulations on your permit please extinguish your fire immediately.

For more details about safe burning practices, see safe burning.

FIRESMART

Your actions today can minimize wildfire damage to your home and property tomorrow. Visit the new FireSmart Alberta website 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.

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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.

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