The wildfire danger for the Grande Prairie Forest Area is VERY HIGH.

With the high chance of lightning today, we may see new wildfire starts. Fire lookouts are on high alert constantly watching for smoke. Firefighters in helicopters and airtankers are ready to respond to any new wildfires that may start.

For today, Wind will increase through the Grande Prairie Forest Area, temperatures are expected to be 20 degrees and relative humidity will be 30 percent. The winds will be from the West at a speed of 25 kilometers per hour at times gusting 45.

When the fire danger is VERY HIGH. Fires will spread and increase in intensity quickly.  Small fires can quickly become large fires and exhibit extreme fire intensity, such as long-distance spotting.

Wildfire Situation | June 4, 2023 

Since January 1, 2023, there have been 34 wildfires in the Grande Prairie Forest Area. Of these fires, two are under control (UC), two are being held (BH) and 31 have been extinguished.

With warm and windy weather, an increase of smoke from interior areas of the wildfires and along the perimeter may become more visible. Helicopters with buckets will action these areas and firefighters will continue to extinguish ground fires.

The interior of active wildfires can flare up as previously unburnt vegetation catches fire. This is a normal occurrence. Firefighters are monitoring these active fires and working to put out hot spots. There is no need to report flame or smoke in these areas. 

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GWF018

This wildfire is currently classified as out of control (OC). It is now estimated to be 48,200 ha in size. The wildfire experienced increased activity on the north and east flank earlier this week and grew by approximately 800 ha. Fire retardant was laid along areas of the wildfire yesterday and increased dozer guard was established along the fire's north point. Air operations are bucketing water on identified hotspots and crews are being deployed to directly action hot spots. For more information about this fire please visit the Peace River Forest Area Update. 

GWF027- Eagle Complex WCX001

This wildfire is classified as out of control (OC) and is now part of the Eagle Complex which is being managed by the Whitecourt Forest Area. For the most recent updates visit the Whitecourt Forest Area Update.  

GWF017 & GWF023, GWF019 - Sturgeon Lake Complex GCX001

The Sturgeon Lake Complex is made up of three fires and the total area involved is 28,802 hectares.  

The Incident management team is compiling data and assessing all dozer guard. Alberta Wildfire, Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation and the MD of Greenview are all working on reclamation plans and work will continue to clean up all areas of these fires.

As of June 1, 2023 @1500hrs the status of the wildfires within the Sturgeon Lake Complex has been updated to under control. Under control means that suppression efforts have ensured the wildfire will not spread any further. Firefighters remain on alert for new wildfires and continue to monitor those under control.

GWF017 is estimated to be 5,752 hectares in size and classified as under control (UC).

GWF023 is estimated to be 3,869 hectares in size and classified as under control (UC).

GWF019 - Bald Mountain Fire is 19,435 hectares in size and classified as being held (BH). This fire is approximately 17 km west of Highway 40. 

Today there will be 84 firefighting personnel and support staff on site. Two helicopters and nine pieces of heavy machinery are assigned to these fires. Crews will continue to extinguish the perimeter to 100 feet and extinguish all hotspots that are a threat to new and existing containment lines. The team will continue to work toward 100% control of this fire and focus on any potential areas of unburnt fuel. 

Unauthorized people are not permitted in or near an active fire perimeter, as displayed on this map below.

Smoke from Wildfires burning in North Eastern British Columbia is drifting South east into our forest area today. Expect smoke in the air for the next couple of days as multiple wildfires are burning within Alberta, Saskatchewan and British Columbia.

Anyone with health concerns should visit Alberta Health Services or call 811 for health advice from Alberta Health Link. Visit www.firesmoke.ca to see where the smoke is coming from. 

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