The wildfire danger for the Grande Prairie Forest Area is Moderate. At this time of year, lightning fires are common. It's important now to be extra careful with fire and limit the number of human caused wildfires. If you do see smoke or fire in the forest, please call 310-FIRE.
Remember you must evaluate the weather at your specific location. Get a permit and follow the conditions. You can be held responsible if a fire escapes the burn permit area. If you live within the Forest Protection Area, please contact your local Forestry office to get a permit (780) 538-5560. Anyone living outside the Forest Protection Area can contact their municipality for information about local fire permit requirements. Find more information on safe burning practices for brush piles and windrows here.
All fires require adequate supervision to ensure a controlled burn. Only burn what you can control and follow the conditions of your permit. Have your fire permit ready to present if requested. Watch for sparks and burning material that may result in smaller spot fires. Large fires can send sparks over several kilometers, especially when burning in the wind. If wind gusts over 15km/hour or increase beyond the limit on your permit, immediately extinguish your fire. Have the tools and equipment listed on your permit available to put out any spot fires that may occur.
WILDFIRE UPDATE 4:30 pm - 06/18/18
The Grande Prairie Forest Area has recorded 12 wildfires with a total of Five hectares burned since wildfire season began March 1, 2018.
Throughout the province of Alberta the 2018 wildfire season has seen 595 fires and burned a total of 30,285.61 hectares. See a current map of active wildfires here.
The Forest and Prairie Protection Act include fines up to $287 for abandoning campfires as well as for using fireworks and exploding targets in forested areas. Learn more about updates to the act and fine amounts here.
Remember to do your part to prevent wildfires. Human caused wildfires are 100% preventable.
ALBERTA WILDFIRE INFORMATION
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Kelly Burke | Wildfire Information Officer
Mobile: (780) 832 7235
kelly.burke@gov.ab.ca