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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.
Although we've experienced cooler temperatures lately, there has been no significant rain in the area. Conditions remain very dry.
Since January 1, 2025, there have been 77 wildfires in the Lac La Biche Forest Area burning a total of 555 hectares (ha). There are currently 8 active wildfires burning in the forest area.
- Wildfire LWF072 is being held and has burned an estimated 20 ha. Alberta Wildfire responded quickly to this wildfire with firefighters, aircraft and heavy equipment. Crews continue to work on extinguishing this fire.
- 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.
LCU002
The Redwater Recreation Area fire is still classified as out of control, at 3,214 hectares in size. The fire showed little activity yesterday.
Firefighters continue to make good progress on containing the perimeter of the fire, with the support of helicopters. A crew of firefighters worked overnight to patrol around residences.
Rain did not fall on the fire overnight, but higher humidity continues to keep the fire behaviour low.
For more information, please visit the Sturgeon County website.
LCU005
Alberta Wildfire is also assisting Athabasca County on a wildfire located approximately 1.6 km south of the outer boundary of Boyle. Alberta Wildfire crews, heavy equipment and helicopters are assisting municipal resources on this 980 ha wildfire. For more information on this wildfire please visit the Athabasca County Facebook page or the Thorhild County Facebook page.
We also continue to provide support on mutual aid fires LCU001, LCU006 and LCU007
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 other mutual aid wildfires, their locations and statistics on the interactive map on our wildfire status dashboard.
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, designated firepits and backyard firepits
- Barbecue charcoal briquettes
- Fireworks and exploding targets
Allowed:
- Propane fire pits and natural gas-powered appliances
- Indoor wood fires
- Open flame oil devices
The fire ban will remain in effect until conditions improve.
See the fire ban poster and the fire ban factsheet for more information.
Contact info
Randi-Marie Adams
780-404-9186
[email protected]
Published on May 12, 2025 12:09 pm