The wildfire danger is MODERATE in the Grande Prairie Forest Area. Cooler temperatures and higher humidity is providing temporary relief for our forest area. There will be a continued chance of lightning caused wildfires over the coming weeks. 

GRANDE PRAIRIE FOREST AREA | WILDFIRE SITUATION | August 2, 2022 AT  430 PM

There are two active wildfire in the Grande Prairie Forest Area. Of these fires, one is listed as Under Control (UC) and one has been Turned Over (TO) to the responsible party for extinguishment. Since March 1, 2022 there have been 34 wildfires burning nearly 95 hectares in the Grande Prairie Forest Area.

GWF 032 located approximately 61 kilometers west of Fox Creek is now Under control (UC) at 79 hectares. There are 29 firefighters with a helicopter 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.

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.

To report wildfires call 310-FIRE. 

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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