Lac La Biche Area Update

Lac La Biche Forest Area - July 18, 2024

Posted on Thu, Jul 18, 2024

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The fire danger in the Lac La Biche Forest Area remains very high.

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

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


LAC LA BICHE WILDFIRE UPDATE 
  
There are 38 active wildfires in the Lac La Biche Forest Area. Of those, 22 are out of control, 10 are being held and six are under control.  
 
 
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Wildfire LWF136 is currently burning out of control at 214 hectares in size (July 17, 2024).
 
LWF136 - Kettle River Fire

LWF136 was detected July 14 and is classified as out of control at 440 hectares in size. This wildfire is located approximately 15 km northwest of the community of Janvier. Heavy equipment along with firefighters are working to create a fireguard on the south and east sides to limit growth towards the highway. Helicopters are bucketing on priority areas and airtankers will be responding to help create a fireguard. 
 
Overnight operations were used on this wildfire last night including the use of helicopter drops while the fire behaviour was more subdued.
 
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo has issued an evacuation alert for the hamlet of Janvier.
 
LWF123 - This wildfire was detected July 11, 2024. It is currently classified as out of control at 531 ha. 
 
LWF133 - This wildfire was detected July 13. It is currently classified as out of control at 21 ha. 
 
LWF139 - The wildfire was detected July 16. It is classified as out of control at 0.10 ha. 
 
LWF142 - This wildfire was detected July 16. It is classified as out of control at 0.10 ha.
 
LWF143 - This wildfire was detected July 16. It is classified as out of control at 0.4 ha.
 
LWF144 - This wildfire was detected July 16. It is classified as out of control at 0.3 ha.
 
LWF145 - This wildfire was detected July 16. It is classified as out of control at 0.3 ha.
 
LWF147 - This wildfire was detected July 16. It is classified as out of control at 1,800 ha.
 
LWF148 - This wildfire was detected July 16. It is classified as out of control at 0.1 ha.
 
LWF149 - This wildfire was detected July 16. It is classified as out of control at 0.1 ha.
 
LWF151 - The wildfire was detected July 16. It is classified as out of control at 8 ha.
 
LWF152 - This wildfire was detected July 16. It is classified as out of control at 125 ha.
 
LWF153 - This wildfire was detected July 16. It is classified as out of control 0.1 ha.
 
LWF154 - This wildfire was detected July 16. It is classified as out of control at 0.8 ha.
 
LWF155 - This wildfire was detected July 16. It is classified as out of control at 0.4 ha.
 
LWF156 - This wildfire was detected July 16. It is classified as out control at 5 ha.
 
LWF159 - This wildfire was detected July 16. It is classified as out of control at 7 ha.
 
LWF165 - This wildfire was detected July 17. It is classified as out of control at 150 ha.
 
LWF166 - This wildfire was detected July 17. It is classified as out of control at 7 ha. 
 
Since January 1, there have been a total of 167 wildfires, burning 3,203.42 ha, in the Lac La Biche Forest Area.
 
To view active wildfires on a map, visit Alberta Wildfire Status. 

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FIRE BAN 

A fire ban is in effect as of July 10 in the entire Forest Protection Area of Alberta, including the Lac La Biche Forest Area, due to hot and dry conditions.

Cities, towns, villages and summer villages, as well as federal lands (such as national parks), are exempt from this ban. These jurisdictions have the authority to issue their own bans and may have complementary bans in place.

Visit Alberta Fire Bans to see if a fire ban or restriction is in place in your area.

Under this fire ban:

  • All fire permits are suspended or cancelled.
  • No new fire permits will be issued.
  • Some allowances can be made for essential agricultural and industrial burning, if approved by a forest officer.

Prohibited:

  • All outdoor wood fires, including wood campfires on public land, private land, designated campgrounds, and backyard firepits
  • Barbeque charcoal briquettes
  • Fireworks and exploding targets

Allowed:

  • Propane/ natural gas-powered appliances
  • Indoor wood fires inside a structure (such as a facility, building, tent or RV) and contained within a device with a chimney and spark arrestor
  • Open flame oil devices (such as deep fryers and tiki torches). All devices must be CSA approved and used per manufacturer’s standards.

If you see a wildfire, report it immediately by calling 310-FIRE.

The fire ban will remain in effect until conditions improve.


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FIRESMART

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

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Visit Alberta Wildfire for more information on the current wildfire situation.

Visit Alberta Fire Bans to see if there are any fire advisories, fire restrictions or fire bans in effect in your area.


Contact

 

Provincial Information Officer 

780-420-1968 

wildfireinfo@gov.ab.ca

 

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Apps

Alberta Wildfire Status app for Apple or Android.
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