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Wildfire update

Lac La Biche Forest Area - May 07, 2025

Report a wildfire: 
310-FIRE (3473)

Alberta Wildfire application:

Extreme wildfire danger

The fire danger is extreme in the Lac La Biche Forest Area due to high temperatures and strong winds. This means that in the event of a wildfire, firefighters expect to see extreme fire behaviour. 

Wildfires can start and spread very easily in these conditions. Please use caution if you are spending time or working outside, as any spark could cause a wildfire to ignite and get out of control.

Wildfire situation

Since January 1, 2025, there have been 65 wildfires in the Lac La Biche Forest Area burning a total of 505 hectares (ha). There are currently 6 active wildfires burning in the forest area. 

Due to windy and warm conditions today, there is currently 1 out of control wildfire in the Lac La Biche Forest Area.

  • LWF060 is burning near the junction of Highway 55 and 866, southeast of Grandeur Lake. Crews are working to contain this 25 ha wildfire. Smoke may be visible from the highway.
  • LWF061, LWF062 and LWF063 were discovered last night and are currently being held.
  • The remainder of the active wildfires are under control. Visit the wildfire status dashboard for additional information. 

There are no threats to communities or structures at this time.

Mutual aid wildfires

Alberta Wildfire is assisting with several wildfires that are located outside of the Lac La Biche Forest Area.

  • Alberta Wildfire is assisting Sturgeon County with wildfire LCU002, which is located in the Redwater Provincial Recreation Area. This morning, we are sending an incident management team (IMT) to go under unified command with Sturgeon County. We already have firefighters, heavy equipment and helicopters on scene. Airtankers are also working to contain the spread of the wildfire. For more information on this wildfire please visit the Sturgeon County website.
  • Alberta Wildfire is also assisting Athabasca County on wildfire LCU005, which is located 4.8 km south of the town of Boyle. Alberta Wildfire crews, dozers, helicopters and airtankers, have been dispatched to assist. For more information on this wildfire please visit the Athabasca County social media page or the Thorhild County Facebook page.

A mutual aid wildfire refers to a wildfire that occurs outside of the Forest Protection Area, typically within a municipal district or county. When such a wildfire grows beyond the capacity of local municipal firefighting resources, Alberta Wildfire may be called upon to provide assistance. In these cases, Alberta Wildfire supports the lead agency—the local municipality or county—in managing and containing the fire.

View active wildfires, their locations and statistics on the interactive map on our wildfire status dashboard.

Fire restriction

A fire restriction is in effect for the central region of the Forest Protection Area. Under this restriction, all outdoor wood fires are banned on public lands.

Prohibited

  • Outdoor wood fires on public lands including backcountry and random camping areas
  • Any burning, other than a campfire on private land
  • Fireworks and exploding targets

Allowed:

  • Safe wood campfires on private land including provincial campgrounds with a designated fire ring
  • Backyard firepits
  • Propane fire pits and natural gas-powered appliances
  • Barbecue charcoal briquettes
  • Indoor wood fires
  • Open flame oil devices

The fire restriction will remain in effect until conditions improve or further escalation is required. To learn more, visit Alberta Fire Bans.

Smoke

Due to wildfires across the landscape, please be advised that smoke may impact visibility. Always exercise extreme caution when conditions are smoky; stay inside with your windows closed as much as you can.

Spring weather conditions

Spring is a critical time for wildfires when the dry and dead vegetation becomes exposed as the snow melts. As we continue to experience warm temperatures, the grass and other vegetation dries out becoming highly flammable. Windy conditions can cause a wildfire to start easily and spread quickly. 

Contact info

Emily Smith
780-799-9253
[email protected]

Published on May 7, 2025 11:04 am