June 9, 2025
Wildfire Situation
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.
Please be extremely cautious when spending time outdoors. Avoid activities that could spark a fire and report any signs of a wildfire immediately.
There are currently 10 active wildfires burning in the forest area, with 7 under control, 1 being held and 2 out of control.
RMWB is partnering with Alberta Forestry to fly the fire today and assess the overall direction and protective measures. Following this a determination will be made and communicated regarding the evacuation alert. – CRDAC
LCX001 Caribou Lake Wildfire Complex
LCX001 was discovered on May 26 and began in the Cold Lake Air Weapons Range. It is burning 17 km southeast of the community of Conklin and 28 km south of the Janvier airstrip.
LWF090 is currently burning out of control and is an estimated 66,845 hectares (ha) in size. Bucketing operations continue on LWF090 (see photo below from June 7, 2025).
Alberta Wildfire had machines and a crew working overnight. Today, crews will continue to focus on the north and south sides of the wildfire, which are the closest to infrastructure.
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) has issued an evacuation alert for the hamlet of Conklin. For more information, visit the RMWB website.
Lac La Biche County has issued an evacuation order for areas south of Winefred Lake. For more information, visit the Lac La Biche County website.
LWF095 is now under control and the responsibility for the wildfire has been assumed by the Caribou Lake Wildfire Incident Management Team.
LWF097 responsibility for the wildfire has also been assumed by the Caribou Lake Wildfire Incident Management Team. This wildfire is currently burning out of control and is estimated at 250 ha. The wildfire is located 11 km Southeast of Bohn Lake.
Ground support continues to work on extinguishing this wildfire.
LWF099 was detected Friday afternoon and is classified as being held. This wildfire is estimated 0.01 ha. This wildfire is located 16 km Northwest of Grasslands and 33 km Northeast of Athabasca. Crews are on site supplying ground support.
Since January 1, 2025, there have been 103 wildfires in the Lac La Biche Forest Area, burning a total of 67,771 hectares.
Wildfire Smoke
Wildfires in the Cold Lake Air Weapons Range are causing smoky conditions in some parts of 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.
Drones
Flying a drone near or over a wildfire endangers our pilots and forces us to ground aircraft, causing delays in firefighting operations. You could face a hefty fine for putting aircraft and people at risk. Please give our firefighters the space they need to do their jobs safely.
For more information visit Transport Canada.
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.
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.
Where can I find more information about the wildfires?
Current information on wildfires can be found:
- Alberta.ca
- Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard
- Download the Alberta Wildfire Status App
- Forest Area Update Link: Lac La Biche Forest (Alberta.ca)
- Follow Alberta Wildfire on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.