Grande Prairie Area Update

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.

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.

Alberta Wildfire is hiring

Are you ready to make a difference in the fight against wildfires? Join our dedicated team of wildland firefighters and help protect lives, property, and natural resources. Applications are now open on our website for the 2025 wildfire season.

The closing date for crew members is November 30 and the crew leaders/subleader applications will remain open until suitable candidates are found.

Current Job Postings:

Fire Permits

During wildfire season, you are required to have a fire permit to burn within the Forest Protection Area (FPA), with the exception of a campfire.

Get a free fire permit by contacting your local forestry office or using the online Fire Permit Portal. Contact 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. Check your burn site for heat multiple times in the following weeks to ensure it has not reignited.

Spirit River (780) 814 1983

Valleyview (780) 524 6576

County West (780) 814 1648

REPORT WILDFIRES

Alberta Wildfire relies on a variety of detection methods to allow us to respond quickly to new wildfires. You can help by reporting wildfires to 310-FIRE. The sooner a wildfire is detected, the sooner we can respond with appropriate resources.

An estimated 90 percent of homes damaged or destroyed by wildfire are ignited by embers. Download the FireSmart Yard Fact Sheet for practical and simple actions you can take on your property to reduce the risk of a wildfire reaching your home.

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 October 22, 2024, unless conditions change.

Kelly Burke | Wildfire Information Officer

(780) 832-7235

kelly.burke@gov.ab.ca