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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.
The Lac La Biche forest area is currently under a heat warning. 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 5 active wildfires burning in the forest area. Four fires are under control and 1 wildfire is burning out of control.
Caribou Lake Wildfire (LWF090) is currently burning out of control and is an estimated 12,255 hectares in size. This wildfire was discovered on May 26th and began in the Cold Lake Air Weapons Range. This wildfire is burning 30 km southeast of the community of Conklin. Alberta Wildfire has crews, heavy equipment, helicopters and airtankers working the incident, however, the fire behavior is expected to be extreme today.
Wildfire LWF090 now called The Caribou Lake Wildfire continues to burn out of control. This wildfire was discovered on May 26th, 2025.
Visit the wildfire status dashboard for information on active wildfires.
Since January 1, 2025, there have been 91 wildfires in the Lac La Biche Forest Area, burning a total of 12,926 hectares.
Mutual aid wildfire
Alberta Wildfire is assisting with wildfire LCU002, located in the Redwater Recreation Area.
A mutual aid wildfire is a wildfire that starts outside of the Forest Protection Area and assistance is being provided by Alberta Wildfire to the lead agency. These wildfires typically start in a municipal district but become large enough that municipal firefighters may require additional resources in order to extinguish the wildfire.
Fire ban
As of 2:00 pm today, May 29th - 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.
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.
Wildfire smoke
Wildfires in the Cold Lake Air Weapons Range are causing smoky conditions in some parts of the 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.
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 May 29, 2025 1:14 pm