Since January 1, 2024, 21 wildfires have been reported in the Grande Prairie Forest Area burning nearly 80 hectares. Of the 21 wildfires, 19 have been extinguished, one is listed as turned over to the responsible parties and one under control.
There are currently two carryover fires from the 2023 wildfire season. All carryover wildfires that are listed are under control and being monitored by firefighters.
Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation Hazard Reduction Burn
The Sturgeon Lake fire department is again conducting hazard reduction burning. Burning will continue until it is determined to be unsafe. Hazard reduction burning is done in a controlled manner with trained professionals with appropriate equipment onsite.
To date nearly 43 hectares of dead grass have been removed from around the community. Where hazard reduction burning has been carried out, we know that it slows the spread of fires, reduces their intensity, and lowers the potential for spot fires.
A fire restriction is in effect for all of the Forest Protection Area of Alberta, excluding the Calgary Forest Area.
For more information: Fire Restriction Fact Sheet
The fire restriction will remain in effect until conditions improve.
Stay informed on fire restrictions and fire bans in your area bay checking www.albertafirebans.ca
Did you know flare stacks require a minimum of 100 feet between them and any combustible materials? If sites aren’t maintained with this in mind, grassfires can and do start from flares. The 100 feet distance requirement is outlined under the Forest Prairie & Protection Regulation (section 14). The Government of Alberta, forest companies, industrial operators and other stakeholders all play a vital role in preventing wildfires.
Before you burn it, get a fire permit. Fire permits help us to track what is burning on the landscape. If you're burning without a fire permit or outside fire permit conditions, your fire is considered a wildfire. Anyone living outside the FPA can contact their municipality for information about local fire permit requirements.
Albertans living or working in the Forest Protection Area of the province can request a free fire permit by contacting your local forestry office or using the new, convenient online Fire Permit Portal.
County West / Grovedale - (780) 814-1648
Spirit River - (780) 814-1983
Valleyview - (780) 524-6576
View a video fire permits about by clicking here!
Download the Alberta Wildfire app today and get access to real-time information on wildfires in your area. You can also find information on reporting wildfire, fire bans and fire updates across the province and much more all on your mobile device.
Available for Apple and Android.
To view wildfires on a map, download the AB Wildfire App or visit the Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard
During times of low to moderate wildfire danger, updates will be issued weekly. However, when the danger escalates to high or extreme levels, updates will be provided daily if fires are active and/ or out of control. Expect your next wildfire update on April 26, 2024, unless conditions change.
Kelly Burke | Wildfire Information Officer
(780) 832-7235
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Phone: 1-866-394-3473