Lac La Biche Area Update

The fire danger in the Lac La Biche Forest Area is low.

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). 

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LAC LA BICHE WILDFIRE UPDATE 

  

Since January 1 2024, there has been a total of 88 wildfires, burning 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. 

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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 upcoming long weekend you will need a free fire permit. You can get your free fire permit online 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.

CAMPFIRE SAFETY

How to properly extinguish your campfire

Soak it. Stir it. Soak it again.

• Let the fire burn down before you plan on putting it out. Spread the embers within the fire pit, then add water or loose dirt, and stir.
• Expose any material still burning. Add more water and stir again until you can no longer see smoke or steam. Do not bury your fire as the embers may continue to smoulder and can re-emerge as a wildfire.
• Repeat until your campfire is cool to the touch.
• If your fire is out, you should not be able to feel any heat from the ashes.

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.

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: 

Provincial Information Officer 

780-420-1968 

wildfireinfo@gov.ab.ca

Related Information

Websites:

• Alberta Wildfire
• Alberta Fire Bans
• FireSmart in Alberta
• Alberta Emergency Alerts
• Air Quality Health Index
• Wildfire Smoke and Your Health
• 511 Road Reports

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