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The wildfire danger in the Lac La Biche Forest Area is VERY HIGH. The fire ban and quad restriction have been lifted for the Lac La Biche Forest Area. For changes to the Fire Ban and OHV Restriction in the rest of the Forest Protection Area, please visit albertafirebans.ca. Fire permits are reinstated. Be sure to follow the conditions on the back of your permits. No burning with winds greater than 15 km/hr. Current Situation There are currently 2 active wildfires in the Lac La Biche Area. LWF123 is Out of Control and LWF122 is Being Held at 0.25 hectares. Wildfire LWF123 is currently burning out of control and is located 35 km northwest of Janvier. The wildfire is estimated at 600 hectares and is presently moving towards the west. Six helicopters, 16 firefighters and four pieces of heavy equipment are working on the fire. So far this season we've had 125 wildfires in the area. We have crews, helicopters, and the airtankers on hand to fight wildfires. The Provincial Situation
It's lightning season! With the very dry ground conditions, and the absence of substantial rain, Mother Nature has the potential to cause some wildfires due to lightning. Help us get the jump on these fires early, before they have a chance to get too big. If you see smoke or fire in the forest, please call 310-FIRE.
If you spot a wildfire, call 310-FIRE! For more information on the wildfire situation across the province of Alberta
Your next update will be on Thursday, June 20 unless conditions change in the meantime. Thanks for doing your part to prevent wildfire. For more information, contact: Leslie Lozinski Wildfire Information Officer 780-623-9758
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