Grande Prairie Area Update

Grande Prairie Area Update October 17, 2022

Posted on Mon, Oct 17, 2022

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The wildfire danger is HIGH for the Grande Prairie Forest Area

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 Wildfire Situation | October 17, 2022 - 4:30 p.m.

Since January 1, 2022 there have been 79  wildfires burning over 105 hectares in the Grande Prairie Forest Area. At this time, 77 of these fires have been extinguished and two are listed as under control. For more information on the current wildfire situation across the province of Alberta visit Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard.

Wildfire smoke from wildfires burning in British Columbia, N.W.T and northern Alberta will continue to drift into the Grande Prairie Forest Area in the coming days.  For an accurate forecast of wildfire smoke, go to FIRESMOKE CANADA for hourly ground-level concentration of smoke particles from wildfires.

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A FIRE ADVISORY is in effect for the Grande Prairie Forest Area. 
  
Due to current and forecasted weather conditions, all fire permits are suspended with the exception of current burn barrel, incinerators, smudges and smoke house permits. New fire permits will not be issued until conditions improve. Essential burning will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 
  
Prohibited: 
• Without a valid fire permit, any burning other than a campfire is prohibited 
  
Allowed: 
• Safe wood campfires *
• Backyard fire pits
• Portable propane fire pits
• Gas or propane stoves and barbecues
• Catalytic or infrared-style heaters
*Safe wood campfires - should be within a metal, brick, or rock fire ring. They are required to: 
a)  be on rock, gravel, sand, or another non-combustible surface that extends at least one metre around the fire; 
b)  have a responsible person in attendance to keep fire under control at all times and extinguish before leaving; 
c)  have on hand enough water on site to extinguish the fire. Safe wood campfires on private lands include private land campgrounds and private land recreation areas; and 
d)  Municipalities, Parks and protected areas may have additional fire safety requirements. 
  
Never leave a campfire unattended. Soak it, stir it and soak it again until cool to the touch to ensure it is extinguished. If you see a wildfire, report it immediately by calling 310-FIRE. 
 
 
 
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Assistance from the public plays a vital role in detecting wildfires. Calling 310-FIRE is quick and easy and is available toll free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you see a wildfire or suspicious smoke, make the call. The 310-FIRE line was created as way for the public to report wildfires in the forested areas. If you see fire threatening a community, call 911 immediately.

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Fire Permits

Before you burn it, get a fire permit. Until October 31st, fire permits are required for any type of burning in the Forest Protection Area (FPA) . The only exception is for a cooking or warming 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

 

Kelly Burke | Wildfire Information Officer

(780) 832 7235

kelly.burke@gov.ab.ca

 

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