The wildfire danger has increased to MODERATE for the Grande Prairie Forest Area. Lightning related fires occurring in the late afternoon are common in July and August. Often, there are multiple wildfire starts in one day as storm cells pass through. Please call 310-FIRE (3473) or #FIRE on your cell phone to report a wildfire.
Wildfire Situation
At this time, the Grande Prairie Forest Area has recorded 28 wildfires with a total of 8.86 hectares burned. Of these fires, 27 wildfires have been extinguished and one is listed as turned over to the responsible party. For more information on the current wildfire situation for the province visit our Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard.
Unless conditions change, you can expect your next wildfire update July 13, 2022 .
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.
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County West / Grovedale - (780) 814-1648
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Spirit River – (780) 814-1983
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Valleyview – (780) 524-6576
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Kelly Burke | Wildfire Information Officer
(780) 832 7235
Phone: 1-866-394-3473