The wildfire danger in the Grande Prairie Forest Area is LOW. Cool temperatures and current snow levels will temporarily keep the wildfire danger low. Spring wildfire danger is dependent on snow levels and spring rainfall amounts. To help prevent spring wildfires, we ask all Albertans to revisit their fall and winter burns and make sure they are extinguished.
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Wildfire Situation | March 17, 2023
Since January 1, 2023, there has been one wildfire in the Grande Prairie Forest Area burning a total of 0.96 hectares.
At this time, wildfire GWF 084 and GWF 085 are carry over fires from the 2022 wildfire season, both are listed as under control. For information about wildfire in Alberta visit Alberta Wildfire Status.
Check Your Winter Burns
With the dry conditions last fall and lack of moisture in the ground, there is potential for fires lit this winter to continue to burn under the snow and re-emerge as wildfires in the spring.
To prevent spring holdover wildfires revisit your brush pile or windrow burning projects to ensure the fires are extinguished.
- Spread out the remaining material.
- Soak the area and ensure both heat and smoke are no longer being produced.
- Check your burn site multiple times in the coming weeks to ensure it has not reignited.
To report a wildfire call 310-FIRE (3473).
Bookmark albertafirebans.ca or download the Alberta Fire Bans app to access information on fire advisories, fire restrictions and fire bans in effect across the province.
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Albertans living in the Forest Protection Area of the province can now request a free fire permit using the new, convenient online fire permit portal.
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
For more information regarding fire permits, you can view our video by clicking here.
(780) 832 7235