Lac La Biche Area Update

The wildfire danger in the Lac La Biche forest area is now LOW. Wildfires can still start in cooler conditions. Remember to always extinguish your campfire when you are done with it.

Report wildfires immediately by calling 310-FIRE(3473).

WILDFIRE SEASON HAS ENDED

The 2024 wildfire season has officially come to an end and we wanted to take a moment to thank everyone who was involved with our wildfire season. It was a challenging year to say the least but with everyone's hard work and dedication we were able to overcome many hurdles. 

Over 700,000 hectares (ha) of land was burned but the greatest loss was of one of our own Alberta Wildland Firefighters. We continue to mourn the loss of 24-year-old Morgan Kitchen, who died while fighting the wildfire near Jasper, Alberta. His sacrifice will never be forgotten and we continue to send our deepest sympathies to his family, friends and crew.

A big thank you to every single person near and far who helped fight Alberta's wildfires this year. Your strength and dedication will not be forgotten. 

LAC LA BICHE WILDFIRE UPDATE 

View active wildfires, their locations and stats on the interactive map on our Wildfire Status page.

WILDLAND FIREFIGHTER RECRUITMENT

We want wildland firefighters to join our team for the 2025 wildfire season! Applications are now live on our website. 

If you're interested in being a crew member please visit the crew member posting. If being a crew leader/subleader interests you please visit the crew leader/subleader posting. 

The closing date for crew members is November 30 and the crew leaders/subleader applications will remain open until suitable candidates are found. 

Having local members from the community on our team is very valuable. Knowledge of the terrain, local communities, and backcountry areas are an asset for any candidate interested in applying.

For more information visit the recruitment page on our website. 

FALL BURNING PERMITS

If you plan to burn it... get your permit. 

CAMPFIRES & HUNTING SEASON 

SOAK IT, STIR IT, AND 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 smolder 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

A campfire is an essential part of the hunting experience, but it should be used with caution. Make sure that your campfires are built in a safe area, away from flammable materials such as grass, twigs, and leaves. Always attend to your campfires, keep them small, and keep them safe. 

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RELATED INFORMATION

Websites:

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

Social media:

Apps:

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