Grande Prairie Area Update

Grande Prairie wildfire update October 7, 2020

Posted on Wed, Oct 07, 2020

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A fire advisory is now effect for the Grande Prairie Forest Area.
 
  •      Safe campfires are allowed.
  •      Existing fire permits remain valid.
 
Off-highway vehicles can start wildfires - check frequently to ensure hotspots are free of debris, and mufflers and spark arrestors are working properly.
 
Never leave a campfire unattended. Soak it, stir it and soak it again to ensure it is extinguished.
The fire advisory will remain in effect until conditions improve.
 
Please continue to keep fire safety top of mind and call 310-FIRE to report wildfires.

 

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GRANDE PRAIRIE FOREST AREA WILDFIRE UPDATE | October 7, 2020 at 11:00 A.M.

Since March 1, there have been 47 wildfires in the Grande Prairie  Forest Area, burning a total of 46 hectares. There are currently three active wildfires burning in the Grande Prairie Forest. Of these fires, one is classified as Being Held (BH). All others have been turned over to the responsible party for extinguishment. Click here for a map of the fire location and its status within the Grande Prairie Forest Area. Wildfire crews are assisting the County of Grande Prairie with a 1.0 hectare wildland fire in the Kleskun Creek Valley near Range Road 31 East of Teepee Creek.
 
The wildfire Status map is updated throughout the day and provides an overall look at the current wildfire situation across Alberta. 
 
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Please visit AlbertaFireBans.ca before you go. While out hunting and recreating, please remember to use caution in the forest. During the fall, dry grass and branches can be ignited into a wildfire when campfires aren't properly extinguished. If you have a campfire remember to soak it with water, stir it and soak it again. The fire isn't out until it is cool to the touch.

For more information, please contact:

Kelly Burke | Wildfire Information Officer

Call or Text (780) 832 7235

kelly.burke@gov.ab.ca

Phone: 1-866-394-3473

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