The wildfire danger is HIGH for the Grande Prairie Forest Area. A fire advisory is in effect and will remain until we see significant precipitation and cooler temperatures.
Wildfire Situation | October 21, 2022 - 5:00 p.m.
The wildfire season in Alberta officially ends on October 31, 2022. Although we are starting to experience cool fall weather, it is important to continue to do your part to prevent wildfires. Over the upcoming days, areas of grass will dry out and become flammable. Firefighters urge everyone to use caution when working or recreating in grassy areas.
Since January 1, 2022 there have been 79 wildfires burning nearly 105 hectares in the Grande Prairie Forest Area. At this time, 78 of these fires have been extinguished and one is 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.
Alberta Wildfire is hiring
We are now accepting applications for a variety of roles for the 2023 wildfire season. The deadline for wildfire crews member application is November 30, 2022. All candidates must have a valid Standard First Aid certificate with CPR, a Driver's License, a Defensive Driving Certificate, and be able to pass the WFX-Fit test. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/2Y9aZ26.
Fire Permits
Before you burn it, get a fire permit. 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 online Fire Permit Portal.
County West / Grovedale - (780) 814-1648
Spirit River - (780) 814-1983
Valleyview - (780) 524-6576
Kelly Burke | Wildfire Information Officer
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