Wildfire Situation | April 28, 2023
Since January 1, 2023, there have been 10 wildfires in the Grande Prairie Forest Area burning nearly 58 hectares. At this time, eight of these fires have been extinguished, one is under control, and one has been turned over to the responsible party for extinguishment.
For information on the wildfire situation across the province of Alberta visit Alberta Wildfire status
In the spring, go back and check your fall and winter burns to make sure they are extinguished. Soak the ashes with water, stir them and soak them again. Make sure all burn piles are fully extinguished by feeling for heat. Burn sites can smoulder underground and resurface in the spring as a wildfire.
Find wildfire forecasts, weather maps and information about how fire danger is monitored in Alberta https://www.alberta.ca/fire-weather-and-forecasts.aspx
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When travelling on an off highway vehicle (OHV) stop regularly and check around the exhaust and wheel wells for any buildup of flammable material, especially after passing through tall grass or muskeg. When traveling through the Forest Protection Area during the fire season, carry a shovel or an axe and a receptacle of at least 5 litres liquid capacity.