The revised wildfire danger rating takes into account yesterday’s scattered precipitation. The wildfire danger rating varies across the Lac La Biche Forest Protection Area with many areas still in EXTREME.
Today’s forecast calls for further unstable weather with a temperature of 23 degrees and 40 percent humidity. More thunderstorms are expected.
The lightning may bring additional new ignitions. Please report wildfires immediately by calling 310-FIRE or #FIRE on your cell phone.
Wildfire Situation
There are currently ten wildfires burning in the Lac La Biche Forest Area. As well, two fires that are in proximity to this Forest Area but in the Slave Lake Forest Area are being actioned by Lac La Biche crews.
Fire LWF129 was discovered July 2 and was lightning caused. It continues to be held at 372 hectares. There are currently 44 firefighters, 6 management staff, 3 pieces of heavy equipment, and 4 helicopters working to suppress the fire. At this time the fire is not threatening any lives or property. The community of Janvier is approximately 20 km to the northwest and Conklin is approximately 40 km to the southwest.
Fire LWF130 was discovered July 2 and was lightning caused. It is under control at 1.3 hectares. This fire was patrolled and assessed yesterday by 9 firefighters. No new hotspots were found. Today no resources have been assigned to the fire.
Fire LWF132 was discovered yesterday and was lightning caused. It is being held at 0.8 hectare. There are currently 9 firefighters and 1 helicopter working to contain the fire.
Fire LWF133 was discovered yesterday and was lightning caused. It is being held at 1 hectare. There are currently 9 firefighters and 1 helicopter working to contain the fire.
Fire LWF134 was discovered yesterday and was lightning caused. It is being held at 0.01h hectare. There are currently 4 firefighters and 1 helicopter working to contain the fire.
Fires SWF084 and SWF086 were both discovered yesterday and were lightning caused. SWF084 is under control at 0.01 hectare. This fire was assessed yesterday by 4 firefighters, but no resources have been assigned today. SWF086 is being held at 0.01 hectare. There are currently 4 firefighters and 1 helicopter working to contain the fire. The Lac La Biche Forest Area is assisting the Slave Lake Forest Area with theses incidents.
Fires LWF132, LWF133, LWF134, SWF084 and SWF086 are all in the Bovine area, south of Grand Rapids.
Fires LWF135, LWF136 and LWF138 were discovered yesterday and were all lightning caused. These three fires are located north and east of wandering river. LWF135 and LWF136 are under control at 0.01 hectare. LWF138 is being held at 0.02 hectare. Nine firefighters and 1 helicopter have been assigned to this group of wildfires.
Fire LWF139 was discovered yesterday, and its cause is under investigation. It is being held at 1 hectare. There are currently 9 firefighters working to suppress this fire.
Fire LWF140 was discovered yesterday, and its cause is under investigation. It is under control at 0.1 hectare. The fire is in the area of the Cold Lake Weapons Range. Industry-related firefighters were the first on the scene. Three firefighters and 1 helicopter have been assigned to this fire today.
To view the wildfires on a map, download the new AB Wildfire Status App.
A FIRE RESTRICTION remains in place for the Lac La Biche Forest Area due to hot and dry conditions, which are increasing the fire danger.
Under this restriction:
- Existing fire permits are suspended;
- All outdoor fires presently burning under permit must be extinguished, unless approved to continue by a Forest Officer;
- Safe wood campfires within fire rings in campgrounds and backyard fire pits are allowed.
Prohibited:
- Wood campfires on public land
- Fireworks and exploding targets
Allowed:
- Wood campfires on private land
- Wood campfires within provincial campgrounds in a designated campfire ring
- Backyard fire pits on private land
- Charcoal briquette barbeques
- Propane or natural gas fueled appliances
- Indoor wood fires
- Open flame oil devices
Remember to check the hot spots on your Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) and remove debris before and after use.
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 restriction will remain in effect until conditions improve.Provincial Wildfire Situation
As of 10 a.m. July 11, 2021 there were 83 active wildfires in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta (FPA). Nine of these wildfires are out of control, 36 are being held, 37 are under control, and 1 has been turned over to the responsible party.
Since March 1, there have been 797 wildfires in the FPA, burning a total of 8,752 ha.
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OHV Safety
If you are operating an off-highway vehicle, remember to stop often and check your hotspots.
An off-highway vehicle exhaust can reach temperatures of over 200 Celsius, causing debris caught near the exhaust to become superheated. This debris can potentially start a wildfire when it falls to the ground.
New Alberta Wildfire App
Download the new Alberta Wildfire 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.
Available for Apple and Android.
Campfire Safety
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We urge everyone to use caution when working and recreating outdoors. Never leave your campfire unattended. Before leaving, be sure to soak your campfire, stir it and soak it again.
For more information between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., please contact:
Melanie Morin
Wildfire Information Officer
780-623-5272
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
- Emergency Preparation
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