Grande Prairie Area Update

The wildfire danger for the Grande Prairie Forest Area is now HIGH due to gusty wind and drying conditions.

Residents and visitors to the Grande Prairie Forest Area are urged to be extra cautious when enjoying the outdoors this long weekend. Make sure your campfire is out! A campfire can burn deep into the ground if not properly extinguished. Even if you are leaving your site for a short time, make sure your campfire is out. Learn more here.

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Wildfire Situation

Strong west winds of 25-30 km/h, gusting to 45 km/h, are expected to continue in the area overnight. Windy conditions can contribute to the spread of fires and be difficult to control.

Firefighters remain on alert for new wildfires and continue to monitor existing ones. For more information on the current wildfire situation, visit Alberta Wildfire Status.

Currently, 98 wildfires have been reported in the Grande Prairie Forest Area, burning nearly 409 hectares. Of the 98 wildfires, two remain under control, all others have been extinguished.

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Fire Permits

During wildfire season, you are required to have a fire permit if you plan on burning in the Forest Protection Area (FPA), with the exception of a campfire. 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

Preparing for the threat of wildfire is a shared responsibility. From home owners, to industry and government, we all have responsibility to lessen the effects of wildfire. Managing vegetation, such as grass and bushes can help reduce the impact of a wildfire by decreasing the amount of vegetation that is available to fuel a wildfire.

Do your part to make your home FireSmart!
Storing items such as firewood piles, construction materials, patio furniture, tools and decorative pieces against or near a house is a major fire hazard. Learn more here.

AEMA

Getting critical information when you need it.

Get alerts by downloading the Alberta Emergency Alert app and visit alerts and advisories to learn what other alerting services are available. Download the Alberta Emergency Alert App: Apple or Google Play

Visit https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-emergency-alert for information on Evacuations and Alerts.

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 September 3, 2024, unless conditions change.

Kelly Burke | Wildfire Information Officer

(780) 832-7235

kelly.burke@gov.ab.ca