The wildfire danger is VERY HIGH to EXTREME in the Grande Prairie Forest Area.
With recent and expected lightning new wildfires may occur. Fire lookouts are on high alert watching for smoke. Firefighters and aircraft are ready to respond to any new wildfire starts. If you see a wildfire, report it call 310-FIRE.

Photo of GWF032 on July 29 at 10:30 AM.

GRANDE PRAIRIE FOREST AREA | WILDFIRE SITUATION | JULY 29, 2022 AT  245 PM

At this time, GWF 032 located approximately 61 kilometers west of Fox Creek remains classified as Being Held (BH) at 79 hectares. Heavy equipment have made 100% fire guard around the wildfire's perimeter. There are currently, 36 firefighters with three helicopters supporting with bucketing operations. 

To view wildfires on a map, download the AB Wildfire App or visit Wildfire Status | AAF - Agriculture and Forestry (alberta.ca).

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

Wildfire smoke from Northern Alberta and British Columbia may drift into the Grande Prairie Forest Area in the coming days as the wind shifts from the North. For the an accurate forecast of wildfire smoke, go to FIRESMOKE CANADA for hourly ground-level concentration of smoke particles from wildfires.

A fire advisory is issued for the Grande Prairie Forest Area effective Monday, July 18, 2022 due to current and forecasted dry and windy weather conditions. 
 
Under this advisory:
• Current fire permits remain valid;
• New fire permits will be issued on a case-by-case basis.
 
Prohibited:
• Any burning without a valid fire permit, other than a campfire, is prohibited.
 
Allowed:
• Safe wood campfires *
• Backyard fire pits
• Portable propane fire pits
• Gas or propane stoves and barbecues
• Catalytic or infrared-style heaters
 
*Safe wood campfires - should be within a metal, brick, or rock fire ring.
They are required to: 
• Be on rock, gravel, sand, or another non-combustible surface that extends at least one metre around the fire; 
• Have a responsible person in attendance to keep fire under control at all times and extinguish before leaving;
• Have on hand enough water on site to extinguish the fire. Safe wood campfires on private lands include private land campgrounds and private land recreation areas; and
• Municipalities, Parks and protected areas may have additional fire safety requirements.
 
Never leave a campfire unattended. Soak it, stir it and soak it again until cool to the touch to ensure it is extinguished.

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.

:Kelly Burke | Wildfire Information Officer

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