The wildfire danger is LOW in the Lac La Biche Forest Area.
Cool weather mixed with rain reduces the wildfire danger to LOW. Today we will see a maximum temperature of 110C, relative humidity is 75%, and the wind is N15 km/h. We've been seeing smoke from the BC wildfires when we have a west wind, and smoke from the Montana fires when we have a south wind. There are no new fires in our forest area.
It is always important to take the time to prevent wildfires; specifically, remember to check quads frequently for debris build-up.
Lac La Biche Forest Area Update:
- There were no new wildfires today.
- Since March 1, 2018, there have been 188 wildfires that have burnt a total of 16,336.43 hectares.
Many areas of Alberta have fire restrictions and fire bans in place due to wildfire danger. Please check albertafirebans.ca to see if you can have a campfire.
If you see smoke or fire in the forest, please call 310-FIRE.
For more information on the wildfire situation across Alberta:
- Download our app, available for Apple and Android devices.
- You can also find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube
- or visit www.wildfire.alberta.ca
- Stay current on Alberta's Fire Ban status by checking www.albertafirebans.com
Thanks for doing your part to prevent wildfire.
For more information, please contact:
Leslie Lozinski
Wildfire Information Officer
780-623-9758