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Wildfire update

Lac La Biche Forest Area - June 07, 2025

Report a wildfire: 
310-FIRE (3473)

Alberta Wildfire application:

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 9 active wildfires burning in the forest area, with 6 under control, 1 being held and 3 out of control.

LCX001 Caribou Lake Wildfire Complex

LCX001 was discovered on May 26 and began in the Cold Lake Air Weapons Range. It is burning 17 km southeast of the community of Conklin and 28 km south of the Janvier airstrip.

LWF090 is currently burning out of control and is an estimated 66,420 hectares (ha) in size. 

Alberta Wildfire had machines and a crew working overnight. Today, crews will continue to focus on the north and south sides of the wildfire, which are the closest to infrastructure.

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) has issued an evacuation alert for the hamlet of Conklin. For more information, visit the RMWB website.

Lac La Biche County has issued an evacuation order for areas south of Winefred Lake. For more information, visit the Lac La Biche County website.  

Bucketing operations continue on LWF090 Bucketing operations continue on wildfire LWF090

LWF095 is now under control and the responsibility for the wildfire has been assumed by the Caribou Lake Wildfire Incident Management Team. 

LWF097 responsibility for the wildfire has also been assumed by the Caribou Lake Wildfire Incident Management Team. This wildfire is currently burning out of control and is estimated at 250 ha. The wildfire is located 11 km Southeast of Bohn Lake.

Ground support and Airtankers will continue work throughout the morning.

Out of country fire fighters rolling up line to move to the next spot Alberta is grateful for the help from U.S. firefighters. This is Cody from Oregon, rolling hose to redeploy on wildfire LWF090.

LWF096 was detected Thursday afternoon and is classified as under control.  This wildfire is estimated 1.5 ha and burning in the Beaver Lake reserve.  Local fire department and Alberta wildfire crews are on site with machines and ground support.

LWF099 was detected Friday afternoon and is classified as being held. This wildfire is estimated 0.01 ha. This wildfire is located 16 km Northwest of Grasslands and 33 km Northeast of Athabasca.  Crews are on site supplying ground support.

Since January 1, 2025, there have been 100 wildfires in the Lac La Biche Forest Area, burning a total of 67,346 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. 

Drones 

Flying a drone near or over a wildfire endangers our pilots and forces us to ground aircraft, causing delays in firefighting operations. You could face a hefty fine for putting aircraft and people at risk. Please give our firefighters the space they need to do their jobs safely. 

For more information visit Transport Canada. 

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]

Terry Abual-Soud
780-728-2397
[email protected]

Published on June 7, 2025 10:35 am