The wildfire danger is  VERY HIGH for the Grande Prairie Forest Area. Lightning related fires occurring in the late afternoon are common in  August. Often, there are multiple wildfire starts in one day as storm cells pass through. Please call 310-FIRE (3473) or #FIRE on your cell phone to report a wildfire.

Wildfire Situation | August 20, 2022 - 6:30 PM

Grande Prairie Forest Area currently has three active wildfires. GWF 032 is under control (UC) at 76 hectares. GWF 040 is classified as (UC), this lightning cause wildfire is currently being monitored for hotspot as the ground is very dry in this area with extreme wildfire danger indicators. GWF 046 is being held (BH) at 0.2 hectares and the cause is currently under investigation.  GWF 048 is a lightning caused wildfire spotted during an air patrol of the area. There are three firefighters with a helicopter supporting with bucketing operations. 

Since March 1, 2022 there have been 48 wildfires burning nearly 96 hectares in the Grande Prairie Forest Area. To view wildfires on a map, download the AB Wildfire App or visit Wildfire Status | AAF - Agriculture and Forestry (alberta.ca).

For current Alberta wildfire situation visit our Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard.

Wildfire Prevention

• Secure chains: Practice safe towing, dragging chains can cause sparks. Use appropriate safety pins and hitch ball to secure chains.
• No dragging parts: Make sure your vehicle is safely maintained, with nothing dragging on the ground.
• Check tire pressure: Maintain proper tire pressure, driving on exposed wheel rims will cause sparks.
• Avoid driving into dry grass:  Don’t drive your vehicle onto dry grass or brush. Avoid parking in fields and narrow shoulders on the side of the road. Dry grass can ignited when exposed to hot exhaust pipe or muffler.
• Properly maintain brakes: Brakes worn too thin may cause metal to metal contact which can produce sparks that fly onto dry fuels along the road.

Fire Permits

During wildfire season, you are required to have a fire permit if you plan on burning in the Forest Protection Area (FPA), with the exception of a campfire.  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

Wildfire Information

Download the Alberta Wildfire app today and get access to accurate, real-time information on wildfires in your area. You can also find information on fire advisories, restrictions and bans across the province and much more all on your mobile device.

Available for Apple and Android.

Before heading out, please check albertafirebans.ca to determine whether there are any fire advisories, fire restrictions or fire bans in effect for your destination.

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