The wildfire danger is now LOW for the Grande Prairie Forest Area. Widespread showers are expected to continue for the next 24 hours.
Wildfire Situation
There are currently 11 wildfires burning in the Grande Prairie Forest Area. Of these fires three are being held (BH) and eight are under control (UC).
Since January 1, there have been 54 wildfires in the Grande Prairie Forest Area (GPFA) burning nearly 141,305 hectares.
Firefighters remain on alert for new wildfires and continue to monitor existing ones. For more information on the current wildfire situation, visit our Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard.
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GWF053 is located East of Hwy 40 and 6 km south of Musreau Lake and is currently classified as being held (BH) at 0.01 hectares.
GWF049 is located 17 km east of Valleyview and is currently classified as under control (UC) at 50 hectares.
GWF035 & GWF038 - Boone Lake Complex GCX002
GWF035 is located 20 km north of Valhalla Center, near the northeast side of Boone Lake. This wildfire is estimated to be 872 hectares in size and is classified as under control (UC).
GWF038 is approximately 10 km west of Deadwood Lake, in Township 77-10. The Boone Lake complex that was first detected June 6, 2023 and has burned more than 7,000 Hectares is now being held (BH).
GWF018 is classified as being held (BH) at 49,327 hectares. It is being managed by the Peace River Forest Area.
GWF039 is located approximately 60 km southwest of Grovedale. It is classified as under control (UC) at 94 hectares.
GWF041 located 7.5 km northwest of Moonshine Lake Provincial Park. It is classified as under control (UC) at 22.5 hectares.
GWF027 is classified as under control (UC) at 54,988 hectares.
GWF017, GWF019 & GWF023 - Sturgeon Lake Complex (GCX001)
GWF017 is classified as under control (UC) at 5,479 hectares.
GWF019 is known as the Bald Mountain fire. It is classified as under control (UC) at 19,435 hectares. This wildfire is approximately 17 kilometers west of Highway 40.
GWF023 is classified as under control (UC) at 3,889 hectares.
The interior of active wildfires can flare up as previously unburnt vegetation catches fire. This is a normal occurrence. Firefighters are monitoring these active fires and are working to put out hot spots. Report wildfires by calling 310-FIRE (3473).
A FIRE RESTRICTION remains in effect for the northern part of the Grande Prairie Forest Area, within the Forest Protection Area (FPA) of Alberta. Cities, towns, villages, summer villages and National Parks are exempt from this restriction.
Please visit albertafirebans.ca to view a map of the impacted area. This fire restriction will remain in effect until conditions improve across the province.
Prohibited:
- All outdoor wood fires in backcountry and random camping areas on public land
- Charcoal briquettes in backcountry and random camping areas on public land
- The use of fireworks and exploding targets
Allowed:
- Wood campfires on private land and in designated campgrounds
- Charcoal briquettes on private land and in designated campgrounds
- Propane/natural gas-powered appliances
- Open flame oil devices (e.g., turkey deep fryers, tiki torches)
- Indoor wood fires contained within a device with a chimney and spark arrestor
- All appliances must be CSA approved and used per manufacturer’s standards
When operating equipment, clear debris from moving parts, check your muffler and keep equipment in good repair.
Do not operate equipment in tall grass. Keep watch of your surroundings and ensure you have sufficient firefighting equipment and water available. Equipment fires or work-related sparks, friction and hot exhaust can cause even small amounts of dry fuels to ignite and spread quickly into a wildfire.
For more wildfire information contact:
Information line: 1-866-394-3473