The wildfire danger in the Grande Prairie Forest Area is VERY HIGH to EXTREME.
(GWF041 - Lightning caused wildfire detected by our fire lookout person, is now extinguished)
Wildfire Information
Since January 1, 2024, 42 wildfires have been reported in the Grande Prairie Forest Area burning nearly 181.90 hectares.
2023 carryover wildfires
There is currently one carryover fire from the 2023 wildfire season. GWF-018 2023 is listed as under control. Areas of this wildfire have remaining hotspots and are being monitored by firefighters.
A fire ban is in effect for the entire Forest Protection Area of Alberta, including the Grande Prairie Forest Area, due to hot and dry conditions.
Cities, towns, villages and summer villages, as well as federal lands (such as national parks), are exempt from this ban. These jurisdictions have the authority to issue their own bans and may have complementary bans in place.
Visit Alberta Fire Bans to see if a fire ban or restriction is in place in your area.
Under this fire ban:
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All fire permits are suspended or cancelled.
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No new fire permits will be issued.
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Some allowances can be made for essential agricultural and industrial burning, if approved by a forest officer.
Prohibited:
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All outdoor wood fires, including wood campfires on public land, private land, designated campgrounds, and backyard firepits.
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Barbeque charcoal briquettes.
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Fireworks and exploding targets.
Allowed:
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Propane/ natural gas-powered appliances.
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Indoor wood fires inside a structure (such as a facility, building, tent or RV) and contained within a device with a chimney and spark arrestor.
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Open flame oil devices (such as deep fryers and tiki torches). All devices must be CSA approved and used per manufacturer’s standards.
The fire ban will remain in effect until conditions improve.
Smoke
Firesmoke.ca is an online tool that tracks wildfire smoke. Visit this site to view where the smoke is coming from and how long it is expected to linger. If you have health related concerns, please call Health Link at 811.
When wildfire danger is low to moderate, 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 July 15, 2024, unless conditions change.
Kelly Burke | Wildfire Information Officer
(780) 832-7235
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