Fire Advisory Lifted for Grande Prairie Forest Area - Wildfire Update, May 31, 2018

The wildfire danger for the Grande Prairie Forest Area is now MODERATE. 

With the current cool humid weather and the forecast for showers to continue through the weekend and early next week, the Fire Advisory for the Grande Prairie Forest Area is lifted effective 16:30 May 31, 2018. However any requests for burning of heavy fuels will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. For more information on fire permits or to obtain one call the Grande Prairie office at (780) 538-5560.

Remember to check the hot spots on your Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) and remove debris before and after use. Never leave a campfire unattended. Soak it, stir it and soak it again until cool to the touch to ensure it is extinguished. 

There Currently  no wildfires in the Grande Prairie Forest Area. Since March 1, 2018 there have been 17 wildfires in the Grande Prairie Forest Area that have burned a total of approximately five hectares. For more information on the current wildfire situation across the province of Alberta visit wildfirestatus.alberta.ca. Throughout the province of Alberta the 2018 wildfire season has seen 547 fires burn a total of 30,261.57 hectares. 

Fire Bans, Restrictions and Advisories as well as Off-Highway Vehicle restrictions are in effect throughout several parts of Alberta. Before you head out into a forested area check AlbertaFireBans.ca to see a detailed map.

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Kelly Burke | Wildfire Information Officer
Mobile: (780) 832 7235
kelly.burke@gov.ab.ca