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Extreme wildfire danger
The wildfire danger is extreme in the Lac La Biche Forest Area due to hot, dry, and windy conditions. A wildfire will ignite very easily in these conditions and can quickly grow out of control.
Please be extremely cautious when spending time outdoors. Avoid activities that could spark a fire and report any signs of a wildfire immediately.
Wildfire situation
There are currently 6 active wildfires burning in the forest area. 5 fires are under control and 1 wildfire is burning out of control.
Caribou Lake Wildfire (LWF090) is currently burning out of control and is an estimated 61,551 hectares in size. Alberta Wildfire was able to conduct a scan overnight, which has given us a better understand of the size of the wildfire, which is why it is now lower in size.
This wildfire was discovered on May 26th and began in the Cold Lake Air Weapons Range. This wildfire is burning 17 km southeast of the community of Conklin and 28 km south of the Janvier airstrip.
Alberta Wildfire had crews working on the north end of the wildfire overnight. We will have helicopters with buckets, machines and firefighters responding to this fire, today. Overnight rains have proven to be helpful, with more rain in the forecast throughout the day today.
The winds will be coming out of the west today at 30 km/h with gusts of 50-55 km/h into the afternoon.
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo has put an evacuation alert in place for the hamlet of Conklin. For more information, please go to the RMWB website.
Machines and crews working on the westside of the Caribou Lake Wildfire. May 29th, 2025
Visit the wildfire status dashboard for information on active wildfires.
Since January 1, 2025, there have been 92 wildfires in the Lac La Biche Forest Area, burning a total of 62,222 hectares.
Wildfire smoke
Wildfires in the Cold Lake Air Weapons Range are causing smoky conditions in some parts of the Lac La Biche Forest Area. Call Health Link at 811 if you’re having respiratory problems due to smoke. Visit FireSmoke Canada to see where wildfire smoke is coming from.
Fire ban
A fire ban is in effect for the Lac La Biche Forest Area. Under this ban, all outdoor wood fires are prohibited, and existing fire permits are suspended.
Prohibited:
- All outdoor wood fires, including wood campfires, on public and private land
- Barbecue charcoal briquettes
- Fireworks and exploding targets
Allowed:
- Propane fire pits and natural gas-powered appliances
- Indoor wood fires
- Open flame oil devices
Visit Alberta Fire Bans for more information and to see the ban area on a map.
Be prepared
This wildfire season, have an emergency plan in case you and your family need to evacuate. Individuals and families should be prepared to take care of themselves for at least 72 hours. Be sure to plan for your pets and livestock in case of an evacuation.
Report wildfires
Recent lightning in the area may have started wildfires that are still smoldering unseen and could flare up later when conditions are right. If you see smoke in the forest or signs of wildfire, report it immediately by calling 310-FIRE (3473). Quick reporting helps wildfire crews respond faster and reduces the risk of wildfires spreading.
Contact info
Randi-Marie Adams
780-404-9186
[email protected]
Published on June 1, 2025 11:57 am