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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, with 5 wildfires under control and 1 out of control.
Caribou Lake Wildfire (LWF090)
This wildfire is currently burning out of control and is an estimated 62,044 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 26 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 will have crews working on various parts of the wildfire overnight.
Rain is expected on parts of the wildfire overnight. Winds will be coming out of the northwest at 30 km/h gusting to 50 km/h.
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.
Aerial view of the Caribou Lake Wildfire - June 2, 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.
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.
Published on June 2, 2025 7:55 pm