The wildfire danger is VERY HIGH for the Grande Prairie Forest Area
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Wildfire Situation | October 6, 2023 - 4:00 p.m.
Since March 1, 2023 there have been 70 wildfires burning nearly 141,417 hectares in the Grande Prairie Forest Area.
Strong shifting southeast winds of gusting to 40-50 km/h, are expected in the area overnight. Windy conditions can contribute to the spread of fires by carrying burning debris and embers over long distances, which can ignite new fires far from the original source. Fires in areas with plenty of dry vegetation, such as in a mature grassland or on a forest floor, will be difficult to control under windy conditions.
For more information on the current wildfire situation across the province check Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard.
- Safe wood campfires *
- Backyard fire pits
- Portable propane fire pits
- Gas or propane stoves and barbecues
- Catalytic or infrared-style heaters
To view a map of the fire advisory area visit www.albertafirebans.ca
The fire advisory will remain in effect until conditions improve. Firefighters thank you for your cooperation.
Assistance from the public plays a vital role in detecting wildfires on the landscape. Calling 310-FIRE is quick and easy and is available toll free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you see a wildfire or suspicious smoke – regardless of where or when it happens – please make the call. The 310-FIRE line was created as a means for the public to report wildfires in the forested areas. If you see fire threatening a community, call 911 immediately.
Long Weekend Wildfire Prevention
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Never leave a campfire unattended, always take the time to properly extinguish your campfire. Soak the fire with water stir up the ashes and soak it until no heat can be felt. Hunters should always carry a shovel and water pail to put out any campfires they see left unattended.
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Be careful with all motorized equipment, a build-up of dry grass and vegetation around the exhaust and engine hot spots can smolder and fall off into dry grass starting a wildfire.
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Be on the lookout for fires. To report a wildfire call 310-FIRE or #FIRE on your cellular phone.
Fire Permits
Before you burn it, get a fire permit. Until October 31st, fire permits are required for any type of burning in the Forest Protection Area (FPA). The only exception is for a cooking or warming campfire. Fire permits help us to track what is burning on the landscape. If you're burning without a fire permit or outside fire permit conditions, your fire is considered a wildfire. 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.
Wildfire Information
Download the Alberta Wildfire app today and get access to real-time information on wildfires in your area. You can also find information on reporting wildfire, fire bans and fire updates across the province and much more all on your mobile device.
Available for Apple and Android.
For information contact:
- Alberta Wildfire
- Alberta Fire Bans
- FireSmart in Alberta
- Alberta Emergency Alerts
- Air Quality Health Index
- Wildfire Smoke and Your Health
- 511 Road Reports
- Emergency Preparation
Subscribe to the Grande Prairie Forest Area wildfire update to receive an email when new information is posted.
Phone: 1-866-394-3473