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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 8 active wildfires burning in the forest area, with 2 out of control and 6 under 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
This wildfire is currently burning out of control and is an estimated 67,715 hectares (ha) in size.
Firefighters, heavy equipment and helicopters with buckets worked on various areas on the north, northeast and south sides of the wildfire. Winds picked up in the afternoon causing extreme fire behaviour.
Lac La Biche County has lifted the evacuation order for areas south of Winefred Lake. The area remains under an evacuation alert. For more information, visit the Lac La Biche County website
Winds shifted this afternoon causing LWF090 to move quickly towards Grist Lake. June 10th, 2025.
LWF097
The 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 301 ha. It is located 11 km southeast of Bohn Lake.
Firefighters and heavy equipment crews continue to work on containment of this wildfire.
Since January 1, 2025, there have been 103 wildfires in the Lac La Biche Forest Area, burning a total of 68,692 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, please visit the Canadian air quality page for more information. 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 fire ban all outdoor wood fires are prohibited and exiting fire permits are suspended.
Prohibited:
- All outdoor wood fires on public and private land. This includes campfires in:
- backcountry and random camping areas
- designated campgrounds
- day use areas
- 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
For a detailed map of the impacted areas, please visit Alberta Fire Bans.
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]
Published on June 10, 2025 8:42 pm