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

Wildfire Situation | August 23, 2022 - 6:00 AM

There are seven active wildfires in the Grande Prairie Forest Area. Four lightning caused wildfires were sparked overnight. 

Currently, four of the wildfires are classified as under control (UC) and three are being held;  (BH): Indicates that with currently committed resources and enough suppression action has been taken that the wildfire is not likely to spread past set boundaries.  These wildfires do not threaten any community at this time and were determined to be caused by lightning. To learn more about the classification of wildfires, please click here.

Since March 1, 2022 there have been 52 wildfires burning nearly 96 hectares in the Grande Prairie Forest Area. Smoky conditions in the province are being caused by recent wildfire starts as well as winds from BC wildfires. To learn more about smoke and where it's coming from visit firesmoke.ca

In the past 24 hour our area has received spotty and isolated precipitation giving relief to fine fuel danger today. Other fire weather indicators remain very high. 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.

For the latest information on wildfires check out the Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard.

Fire Prevention

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 5L liquid capacity. The wildfire danger is HIGH to VERY HIGH across the Grande Prairie Forest Area. Lightning related fires occurring in the late afternoon are common during this time of year. Please call 310-FIRE (3473) or #FIRE on your cell phone to report a wildfire.

Fire Permits

Do not burn during windy conditions. You are required to have a fire permit when burning in the Forest Protection Area (FPA), with the exception of a campfire. Check Alberta Fire Bans for the most up to date information on advisories, restrictions and bans in your area. Anyone living outside the FPA can contact their municipality for information about local fire permit requirements. Request a free fire permit by contacting your local forestry office or use the new 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.

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
  
  
             
   
   

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  Phone: 1-866-394-3473