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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.
Since January 1, 2025, there have been 66 wildfires in the Lac La Biche Forest Area burning a total of 528 hectares (ha). There are currently 7 active wildfires burning in the forest area.
Due to windy and warm conditions today, there is currently 1 out of control wildfire in the Lac La Biche Forest Area.
- LWF060 is burning near the junction of Highway 55 and 866, southeast of Grandeur Lake. Crews are working to contain this 47.9 ha wildfire. Smoke may be visible from the highway.
- LWF061, LWF062 and LWF063 were discovered last night and are currently being held.
- 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 near Redwater: Alberta Wildfire will be under unified command with Sturgeon County for a wildfire located in the Redwater Provincial Recreation Area. Unified command means that two or more agencies work in collaboration to contain a wildfire by combining resources, personnel and equipment. This morning, we sent an incident management team (IMT) to assist on this wildfire. We already have firefighters, heavy equipment, helicopters, and airtankers working to contain the spread of the wildfire. For more information, please visit the Sturgeon County website.
- LCU005 near Boyle: Alberta Wildfire is also assisting Athabasca County on a wildfire located approximately 4.0 km south of the town of Boyle. Alberta Wildfire crews, dozers, helicopters and airtankers, have been dispatched to assist. For more information on this wildfire please visit the Athabasca County social media page or the Thorhild County Facebook page.
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 active 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
Contact info
Emily Smith
780-799-9253
[email protected]
Published on May 7, 2025 4:09 pm