Wind-driven springtime wildfires are of concern for the next several weeks. Warmer weather has caused the snow to disappear quickly leaving areas of dry exposed grass. Fine fuels like dead grass can ignite easily and fire will spread quickly, even under light winds.
Wildfire Situation | April 26, 2023
Since January 1, 2023, there has been eight wildfires in the Grande Prairie Forest Area burning 56.5 hectares. At this time, five of these fires have been extinguished and one is listed as under control all others have been turned over to the responsible party for extinguishment.
GWF 084 is a 2022 carryover fire, it is listed as under control, all other fires are extinguished. For information on the wildfire situation across the province of Alberta visit Alberta Wildfire status.
Fire Permits
Fire permits are now required for burning within the Forest Protection Area, excluding campfires.
If you are burning without a permit or not following permit conditions, your fire could be considered a wildfire and you could be fined and may be responsible for the costs of suppressing the fire. By getting a fire permit, you help keep our firefighters free to fight real wildfires instead of responding to the smoke in your backyard.
Fire permits are free and now available online or call:
Grande Prairie / 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.
Kelly Burke | Wildfire Information Officer
(780) 832 7235
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