The wildfire danger is MODERATE in the Grande Prairie Forest Area. With the expected showers and cooler temperatures. The fire advisory for the Grande Prairie Forest Area is lifted.
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GRANDE PRAIRIE FOREST AREA | WILDFIRE SITUATION | August 8, 2022 AT 800 AM

There is one active wildfire listed as under control (UC) in the Grande Prairie Forest Area.  Since March 1, 2022 there have been 35 wildfires burning nearly 95 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 the an accurate forecast of wildfire smoke, go to FIRESMOKE CANADA for hourly ground-level concentration of smoke particles from wildfires.

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

Kelly Burke | Wildfire Information Officer

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