Lac La Biche Area Update

The wildfire danger in the Lac La Biche forest area is now HIGH.

Firefighters urge everyone to use caution when working or recreating outdoors.

The fire advisory has been lifted for the Lac La Biche Forest Area.

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

LAC LA BICHE WILDFIRE UPDATE 

LWF123 – the status of this wildfire is BEING HELD and is estimated at 3,181 ha in size. The fire is located approximately 5 km north of South Watchusk Lake. This fire is being monitored for growth and fire activity.

LWF147 – The status of this fire is UNDER CONTROL at 6,381 ha in size. The fire is located approximately 16 km northeast of Heart Lake in the Cold Lake Air Weapons Range. This fire is being monitored for growth and fire activity.

LWF154 – The status of this wildfire is UNDER CONTROL at 1,173 ha in size. This fire is being monitored for growth and fire activity. This fire is being monitored for growth and fire activity.

LWF159 – The status of this wildfire is BEING HELD at 5,563 ha in size. This fire is located in Dillon River Wildland Provincial Park about 12km east of Winefred Lake No. 194B. Heavy equipment operators will continue with reclamation work.

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

CAMPFIRE SAFETY

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

• Alberta wildfire typically sees an increase in human-caused wildfires during long weekends.

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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
  

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