With heavy rainfall expected, the wildfire danger in the Lac La Biche Forest Area is now moderate. The Lac La Biche Forest Area is expected to see heavy rainfall over the next few days. This will aid firefighters in their suppression efforts. However, caution is still needed outdoors, especially in drier areas where open flames can still ignite vegetation.
Wildfire Situation
The Lac La Biche Forest Area is expected to see heavy rainfall over the next few days. This will aid firefighters in their suppression efforts.
LWF059 was discovered on May 29 and is now classified as being held.
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo has lifted their evacuation alert.
LWF060 is now classified as being held and burned an estimated 1,239.
LWF062 is now classified as being held and is estimated at 70 ha. This wildfire is burning 19 km north of the community of Janvier.
LWF065 is currently burning out of control and is estimated at 150 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 66 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.
Fire advisory
Due to 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.
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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 31, 2026 10:07 am