Grande Prairie Area Update

Grande Prairie Forest Area Wildfire Update - October 28, 2024

Posted on Mon, Oct 28, 2024

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The fire danger is low. This means a fire can still start but is not expected to spread into the ground or to larger fuels, such as trees.

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Wildfire Situation

So far this year, 107 wildfires have been reported in the Grande Prairie Forest Area, burning nearly 388.79 hectares. All wildfires are now extinguished. 

The wildfire status page provides up-to-date wildfire information at the click of a button. 


Fire Permits

From now until October 31, a fire permit is required for any burning in the Forest Protection Area (FPA), except for campfires, which do not need a fire permit.

Fire permits are free and can be requested using the online Fire Permit Portal.  Visit firepermits.alberta.ca to request your fire permit online. You may also request your fire permit by calling your local fire guardian or visit a forestry office for a permit. Albertans living outside the FPA must contact their municipality or local authority for more information about fire permit requirements for burning.

Spirit River                     (780) 814 1983

Valleyview                      (780) 524 6576

County West                  (780) 814 1648

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By taking proactive FireSmart measures around your house and yard, you can increase your properties’ resistance to wildfire. Download the FireSmart Begins At Home Guide.

 

Kelly Burke | Wildfire Information Officer

(780) 832-7235

 

 

 

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