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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 558 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
Thanks to the hard work of Sturgeon County and Alberta Wildfire firefighters and staff, the Redwater Recreation Area Fire is now classified as being held. This means that the fire is not expected to grow beyond its existing boundaries, given current weather conditions and resources.
Firefighters have made excellent progress, but there is still work ahead to bring this wildfire under control. There are hot spots within the interior of this fire that need to be extinguished. This work will take time. The fire has burned deeply into the ground in some areas. Firefighters will need to dig and expose the hot spots, then douse them with water.
Firefighters need space to do their work safely. For your safety and the safety of first responders, please respect road closures and avoid burned areas.
The size of the fire has been updated to 3,230 hectares, after more accurate data was received.
We also continue to provide support on mutual aid fires LCU005, 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.
Published on May 13, 2025 9:45 am