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Very High wildfire danger
The wildfire danger for the Lac La Biche Forest Area is very high due to continued dry conditions. A wildfire can easily ignite and quickly become out of control in these conditions. Use caution with any outdoor activity that could spark a wildfire.
Wildfire Situation
LWF059 was discovered on May 29 and is currently burning out of control. The wildfire is estimated at 422 hectares (ha) and is burning 10 km southwest of Conklin. Alberta Wildfire had firefighters, a night-vision equipped helicopter and machines working on this wildfire overnight.
Suppression efforts continued today with support by firefighters, airtankers and helicopters with buckets.
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo has put an evacuation alert in place for the hamlet of Conklin. For more information, please go to the RMWB website.
LWF060 is estimated at 1,000 ha and is currently burning out of control. Night vison equipped helicopters worked overnight focusing on suppression efforts on the east side of this wildfire.
Today, firefighters, helicopters equipped with buckets, and heavy equipment will be working to build a fire guard around this wildfire.
LWF061 is currently burning out of control and is estimated at 15 ha. This wildfire is burning southeast of the community of Janvier.
LWF062 is burning out of control and is estimated at 10 ha. This wildfire is burning 19 km north of the community of Janvier.
LWF065 is currently burning out of control and is estimated at 78 ha. This wildfire is burning 30 km southwest of the community of Conklin.
There are currently no threats to communities.
Since January 1, 2026 there have been 65 wildfires in the Lac La Biche Forest Area.
For up-to-date information on wildfire locations, status, size and statistics, visit the Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard or download the Alberta Wildfire Status app.
Wildfire smoke
Wildfires in the Lac La Biche Forest Area may cause smoky conditions in some areas today. 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.
Fire advisory
Due to the forecasted weather conditions, a fire advisory is now in effect in the Lac La Biche Forest Area.
Under this advisory current fire permits remain valid. Requests for new fire permits will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Allowed:
- Safe wood campfires.
- Backyard firepits
- Propane fire pits and natural gas-powered appliances
- Charcoal and wood-burning devices with an on/off switch (barbecues, smokers, stoves)
- Indoor wood fires
- Open flame oil devices
Off-highway vehicles are not restricted.
The advisory will remain in effect until conditions improve.
Visit Alberta Fire Bans for more information and to view a map of the advisory boundaries.
Seeking your input
Forest area updates are an important way we share the latest information with Albertans.
We’ve developed a short survey to determine if the updates are meeting your needs.
This survey closes on June 15 at midnight.
Farming and agriculture
Agricultural equipment can inadvertently start a wildfire. If you are using farm equipment this wildfire season, take extra precautions by having firefighting equipment on hand. Read the FireSmart Farm and Acreage Guide to learn more about farm fire safety.
Contact info
Randi-Marie Adams
780-404-9186
[email protected]
Published on May 30, 2026 9:50 am