Grande Prairie Forest Area - July 16, 2025 - 3:45 pm
The wildfire danger is high in the Grande Prairie Forest Area. Recent warm temperatures and winds have dried out vegetation. Although some rain has fallen, it has only reached parts of the forest area and did not significantly reduce the overall wildfire risk.
If you're spending time or working outdoors, use extra caution, as these conditions can lead to fast-moving wildfires.
Wildfire situation
For the most current information on active wildfires, including their locations and stats, visit our interactive wildfire map or download the AB Wildfire Status app.
GWF040, GWF069, GWF070 and GWF073
Firefighters continue to respond to several wildfires in the Grande Prairie Forest Area, including GWF040, GWF069, GWF070 and GWF073 which are all classified as under control. Work is ongoing to manage these wildfires and resources remain in place where needed. While conditions vary, wildfire personnel are actively monitoring each fire and will continue responding until they are classified as extinguished.

GWF063 – Wildfire north of the Two Lakes Road
Alberta Wildfire continues to respond to GWF063 located approximately 50 km southwest of Grande Prairie and 1 km north of the Two Lakes Road. It remains classified as out of control and estimated at 25 hectares in size.
Fire advisory
Due to strong winds, a fire advisory is in effect for the Grande Prairie Forest Area.
Under this advisory:
- Existing fire permits are valid. Remember fire permits are not valid in winds over 12 km/h.
- New fire permits will be issued on a case-by-case basis, for essential burning only.
- Any burning without a valid fire permit, other than a campfire is prohibited.
Report a wildfire
Recent lightning in the area may have started wildfires that are still smoldering unseen and could flare up later when conditions are right. Firefighters, equipment and aircraft are ready to respond in the forest area. Many wildfires are first reported by lookout observers, members of the public and industry partners—your eyes on the ground make a difference.
Call 310-FIRE(3473) immediately if you see smoke or flames and suspect it's a wildfire. Here's what you need to tell us:
- Location: Where is the wildfire? Use road names, GPS coordinates, or legal land descriptions to help pinpoint the location.
- What’s burning? Is it grass, trees, or crops? Is it on agricultural land?
- Fire behaviour: Is it stationary or moving? If moving, is it slower or faster than walking speed?
- Smoke colour: Is the smoke light grey, dark grey, or black?
Learn more about how to report a wildfire.
Published on July 16, 2025 3:43 pm
Wildfire season runs March 1 – October 31.
From March 1 to October 31, all burning activities in the Forest Protection Area, excluding campfires, require a fire permit.
Prevent wildfires by checking on winter burn sites. Winter burns can smoulder underground and often reignite in the spring. Extinguish a fire by soaking it, stirring it, and soaking it again.
Contact info
Kassey Zatko
780-538-5327
kassey.zatko@gov.ab.ca