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Wildfire update

Lac La Biche Forest Area - October 03, 2025

Report a wildfire: 
310-FIRE (3473)

Alberta Wildfire application:

Low wildfire danger

The wildfire danger in the Lac La Biche Forest Area remains low. Cooler temperatures have helped reduce wildfire risk. Be cautious if you're spending time outdoors and do your part to prevent wildfires.

Wildfire situation 

Mutual aid wildfire

Alberta Wildfire is assisting with a wildfire that is located outside of the Lac La Biche Forest Area (LCU009). 

LCU009 is located within Smoky Lake County, 9 km west of Highway 38. Alberta Wildfire is supporting with firefighters and helicopters.

There is currently no threat to any communities. 

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. 

Winefred River (LWF201)

LWF201 is classified as being held. It is located approximately 1 km east of the Winfred River and 7 km southeast of Cowpar Lake, and is estimated at 3,332 hectares (ha) in size. Firefighters continue working on fully extinguishing this wildfire.

There is no threat to infrastructure or communities at this time.

Wildfire statistics

There are currently 6 active wildfires burning in the Lac La Biche Forest Area, one wildfire is classified as being held and 5 are under control.

Since January 1, 2025, there have been 235 wildfires burning a total of 78,206 ha 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 restriction

The fire restriction in the Lac La Biche Forest Area has been amended. The updated restriction now applies to areas located 7 km north of Bohn Lake, extending into the central and southern portion of the forest area, with some exceptions. 

Visit Alberta Fire Bans to see the restriction area on a map. 

Under this restriction:

  • No new fire permits will be issued.
  • All current fire permits are suspended until further notice.
  • All outdoor fires must be extinguished, except safe campfires on private land.

Prohibited:

  • Outdoor wood fires on public lands, including backcountry and random camping area
  • Any burning on private land, other than a campfire
  • Fireworks and exploding targets

Allowed:

  • Safe wood campfires in a designated fire ring on private land, including campgrounds
  • Backyard fire pits  
  • Propane fire pits and natural gas barbecues  
  • Barbecue charcoal briquettes  
  • Indoor wood fires  
  • Open flame oil devices  

 

Fire advisory

A fire advisory is now in place for a portion of the Lac La Biche Forest Area. The advisory applies to areas 7 km north of Bohn Lake, with some exceptions, and to areas northeast of Calling Lake.

Visit Alberta Fire Bans to see the advisory area on a map.

Under this advisory:  

  • Existing fire permits are valid, but extension requests may not be granted.  
  • New fire permits will be issued on a case-by-case basis, for essential burning only.  
  • Safe campfires are allowed.

 

Hunting season

Hunting season is now underway. Remember, under a fire restriction, campfires are not allowed in random backcountry camping areas. If you are in an area permitted to have a campfire (such as on private land), ensure you are doing so safely:

  • Build campfires in safe areas, clear of grass, twigs and leaves.
  • Keep fires small and never leave them unattended.
  • Extinguish your campfire before going to bed or leaving the site. Soak it, stir it and soak it again.
  • A fire is out only when no heat remains in the ashes. 

Off-highway vehicle safety

An off-highway vehicle (OHV) can cause a wildfire. You can reduce the risk by following these simple steps:

  • Before you ride, clean out hot spots and remove debris from your machine.
  • After riding through muskeg or tall grass, stop and remove any build-up from your machine.
  • Carry firefighting equipment such as a small shovel, collapsible pail or fire extinguisher.
  • Wash your OHV and keep it clean. Do not wash in streams and creeks.
  • Make sure your muffler and spark arrestor are working properly.
  • Stop frequently. Take the time to knock debris from your machine’s hot spots. If the debris is smouldering, soak it, stir it, and soak it again to make sure it is extinguished.

For more information, see Off-highway vehicle safety.

Contact info

Carley Johnson
780-799-9253
[email protected]

Published on October 3, 2025 4:03 pm