Grande Prairie Forest Area

Grande Prairie Forest Area - June 11, 2025 - 11:50 am

Wildfire situation

GWF028 - Wildfire crosses into Moonshine Lake Provincial Park boundaries

Overnight the wildfire crossed into the west side of the Moonshine Lake Provincial Park boundaries. The Savanna Fire Department is standing by, ready to protect structures. The County of Saddle Hills is constructing a fire guard between the wildfire and Moonshine Lake in coordination with Alberta Parks. Blueberry and Happy Valley fire departments are also supporting firefighting operations in the area.

The wildfire was estimated at 2,500 hectares in size yesterday. Alberta Wildfire continues to respond with firefighting crews, heavy equipment, and aircraft, when smoke conditions allow for safe flight operations.

Saddle Hills County evacuation order and alert 

Saddle Hills County's evacuation order and evacuation alert remain in effect. Moonshine Lake Provincial Park has been evacuated and remains closed.

See Alberta Emergency Alert for evacuation zone information and further details.  

Saddle Hills County's Emergency Coordination Centre continues to be operational. If evacuees require assistance, the Saddle Hills County requests people call them at (780) 864-2031. For more details, including evacuee information, visit the Saddle Hills County webpage or Facebook page.  

Road reports

Highway 725 is currently open but could close if conditions worsen. Please visit 511 Alberta for the most up to date information. 

GWF040 - Wildfire closes portion of Forestry Trunk Road

Alberta Wildfire continues to respond to wildfire GWF040, located approximately 78 km south of Grande Prairie and 19 km east of Highway 40. The wildfire is estimated at 370 hectares in size, with firefighting crews, heavy equipment, and aircraft actively working in the area.

M.D. of Greenview evacuation order

The M.D. of Greenview issued an evacuation order yesterday which remains in effect. For everyone's safety, it's critical to follow all evacuation instructions, as wildfire conditions can change rapidly. Stay informed and be prepared to act immediately. 

See Alberta Emergency Alert for evacuation zone information and further details.  

Forestry Trunk Road closure

The M.D. of Greenview has closed a portion of the Forestry Trunk Road. Access will be restored as soon as conditions allow. In the meantime, a temporary permit process is in place through the M.D. of Greenview. For the most up-to-date information on local (non-highway) road closures related to this wildfire, please visit check the M.D. of Greenview’s webpage and their Facebook page.

Kiskatinaw River wildfire (GBZ001)

Alberta Wildfire, the BC Wildfire Service, and the County of Grande Prairie continue operating under unified command to coordinate efforts in containing the Kiskatinaw River wildfire (GBZ001/G70422) which remains classified as out of control. This unified command is also working closely with the Peace River Regional District to ensure a coordinated regional response. The fire is estimated to be 21,679 hectares in size.

Yesterday firefighting ground crews worked steadily alongside heavy equipment to reinforce containment lines and target hot spots. Aircraft continued to support the response from above, operating as visibility and weather conditions allowed. Yesterday, helicopters dropped 450,000 litres of water per hour during peak weather conditions.

For more information on this wildfire and others in B.C., visit the BC Wildfire Service website.

County of Grande Prairie evacuation order and alert 

The County of Grande Prairie has an evacuation order and an evacuation alert in effect.  For your safety, it's critical to follow all evacuation instructions, as wildfire conditions can change rapidly. Stay informed and be prepared to act immediately.

• Alberta residents - for more details, visit the Alberta Emergency Alert website or download the app. Detailed updates are also available on the County of Grande Prairie website and Facebook page.
• British Columbia residents - visit the Peace River Regional District website or their Facebook page.

Grande Prairie Regional Emergency Partnership (GPREP) assisting evacuees

GPREP remains activated and is assisting evacuees living within the County of Grande Prairie. Updates can be found on the GREP website and Facebook page. Public can also reach GPREP at (780) 830-5002.

Road reports

Highway 43 is currently open but could close if conditions worsen. Please visit 511 Alberta for the most up to date Alberta road reports, and DriveBC for British Columbia roads. 

Grande Prairie Forest Area statistics

Since January 1, there have been 40 wildfires in the Grande Prairie Forest Area, burning a total of 2,887 hectares.

Learn more about active wildfires, their locations and stats on the interactive map on our wildfire status page.

Evacuation preparedness

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 also plan for your pets and livestock in case of an evacuation. 

• Evacuation alert: Issued when there is a potential threat. This gives residents time to prepare so they are ready to act quickly by packing essentials, collecting important documents, fueling vehicles, making arrangements for pets and livestock, etc.
• Evacuation order: Issued when there is an immediate risk to life or safety. Residents may be directed to leave the area immediately—there may be no time to gather belongings.

Wildfire smoke

Smoke may be visible and settling over our communities. Visit Fire Smoke Canada to see where the smoke is coming from. 

If you have smoke-related health concerns, call 811 or visit the Alberta Health website. 

Illegal use of drones near wildfires

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.