The wildfire danger for the Grande Prairie Forest Area is VERY HIGH. Crossover conditions are expected. Crossover occurs when the relative humidity is lower than the temperature and this is an indicator of extreme wildfire behaviour.
Wildfire Situation | May 4, 2023
Since January 1, 2023, there have been 16 wildfires in the Grande Prairie Forest Area burning nearly 88 hectares. At this time, 11 of these fires have been extinguished, three are under control and two have been turned over to the responsible party for extinguishment.
GWF 084 is a carry over fire from the 2022 wildfire season it is listed as under control at 22.3 hectares.
A wildfire of note is determined to be of significant public interest and may pose a threat to public safety, communities, or critical infrastructure. For information on the wildfires of note visit Alberta Wildfire status.
Fire weather indicators remain very high for the next 24 hours. A fire behavior advisory has been issued for our area. Expect above normal temperatures with a risk of lightning. Wind gusts up to 60 kilometers per hour can be expected. Fire crews are stationed strategically and are ready to action any new fires. Aerial patrols and our lookout personnel are watching from their tower sites for new and holdover lightning fires.
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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