Lac La Biche Area Update

Lac La Biche Forest Area Update - April 21, 2021

Posted on Wed, Apr 21, 2021

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The wildfire danger rating is HIGH. The biggest hazard is in dry, standing grass.

WILDFIRE UPDATE

There are currently seven wildfires in the Lac La Biche Forest Area, burning a total of 0.8 hectares. All seven fires are under control. 

Since March 1st, there have been 27 wildfires in the Lac La Biche Forest Area, burning a total of 6.67 ha.  

PROVINCIAL WILDFIRE UPDATE

Since March 1 in the Forest Protection Area, there have been 119 wildfires burning a total of 109 ha.  

There are currently 15 wildfires in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta. One is being held, nine are under control, and five have been turned over to the responsible party.

For more information on the current wildfire situation across the province of Alberta, visit wildfirestatus.alberta.ca


Fire Advisory 2

FIRE ADVISORY IN EFFECT

A fire advisory is in effect for the Lac La Biche Forest Area section of the Forest Protection Area due to a dry grass fire hazard.

Under this advisory:

  • No new fire permits will be issued for non-essential heavy burning (windrows, machine piled brush piles, etc…) until the advisory is lifted. All other permits will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Previous burning sites should be checked for extinguishment. Caution should be exercised during windy conditions.
  • Small, safe cooking and warming (campfires) are allowed.

Never leave a campfire unattended. Soak it, stir it and soak it again until cool to the touch to ensure it is extinguished. If you see a wildfire, report it immediately by calling 310-FIRE.

The fire advisory will remain in effect until conditions improve.


NEW ALBERTA WILDFIRE APP

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Did you know Alberta Wildfire just launched a brand new app to keep you up-to-date with the wildfire situation in the province?

Download the new app today and get access to accurate, real-time information on wildfires in your area. You can also find information on fire advisories, restrictions and  bans across the province and much more.

The old app will be disabled in the next few weeks, so make sure to download the new one soon.

Available for Apple and Android.

Thanks for doing your part to prevent wildfire!


For more information, please contact: 

Provincial Information Officer
780-420-1968
wildfireinfo@gov.ab.ca 

 

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