The wildfire danger is VERY HIGH in the Grande Prairie Forest Area. Rain received in the past 24 hours was widely scattered and many parts of the forest area remain dry. Higher humidity and and low wind speed will curbed the fire behaviour for a short period of time, allowing our crews to make progress.

GRANDE PRAIRIE FOREST AREA | WILDFIRE SITUATION | JULY 29, 2022 AT  1200 PM

There are two active wildfire in the Grande Prairie Forest Area. Of these fires, one is listed as Being Held (BH) and one has been Turned Over (TO) to the responsible party for extinguishment. Since March 1, 2022 there have been 33 wildfires burning nearly 94 hectares in the Grande Prairie Forest Area.

GWF 032 located approximately 61 kilometers west of Fox Creek is now Being Held (BH) at 79 hectares. There are 39 firefighters with 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 the an accurate forecast of wildfire smoke, go to FIRESMOKE CANADA for hourly ground-level concentration of smoke particles from wildfires.

( Photo submitted by GH03: Northern Lights Heli)

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

:Kelly Burke | Wildfire Information Officer

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